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Beyond the Couch
When Landon Dunn meets a client for the first time and welcomes them into his office, he invites them to have a seat on the couch in his office. He then typically cracks a joke about the couch that seems so stereotypical. But to be honest, many clients find comfort in the familiarity of our office and the work that happens within the walls. For the past week, Mind Body Health Associates has been operating away from that proverbial couch. For the safety of staff and clients we have held...
What is Healthy Sex?
Because sex is usually a private part of our lives, we often don't know what falls in the range of "normal." Sex is an expression not just of human reproduction, but also specific relationships between people. However, people's attitudes about sex might not be only a reflection of a current relationship; it also involves past sexual experiences, attitudes and behaviors. Talking about these experiences can involve shame or judgment which doesn't make it easy, so try to approach conversations...
Area Support Networks
The holidays tend to necessitate an added level of support for many folks. Consider checking in with those who have shared a similar path at a local support group. Grief Support Bridge Home Health and Hospice Grief Support December 18, 2017 7 - 8:30 p.m. Will it be a Blue Christmas? Group meets at Blanchard Valley Hospital Marathon Auditorium 1900 South Main Street Findlay, Ohio 45840. Registration is appreciated but not required. To register, call 800.982.3306 or email...
5 Mantras For “Forced Family Fun”
Landon's mother used the phrase "FFF" to describe mandated moments of family togetherness. Here are 5 things you can repeat to yourself before, during, and after your family time throughout the holiday season. 1. I choose my boundaries. Remind yourself that you are ultimately in control of you. (For more wise words on boundaries, we suggest listening to a podcast by Rob Bell, One About Boundaries.) 2. I am breathing. Nothing rebalances you from the stress of chaotic moments like focusing on...
Gratitude in the Holiday Season
Gratitude in the Holiday Season As the aisles fill with tinsel and holiday cards, we recognize that to some people the jingle bells and mistletoe are welcome reminders of years of joy and tradition. Yet for others, it triggers a sense of grief, anxiety, and depression. Many might feel all of these things in the same day. One tool for navigating the sometimes-overly-cheerful season (along with approaching it mindfully) is the daily practice of writing in a gratitude journal. The routine of...
Work Life Balance
One of the first responses to chronic stress is evaluating our work life. Often, well-meaning friends and family suggest getting a better grasp on a “work/life balance.” The assumption is that you work too much and live “real life” too little. Therapist Landon Dunn, LISW, LICDC, suggests this is a false dichotomy. “There is no work vs. life. All of life is just life.” What someone might be seeking is for a person to spend less of his/her life working, which can bring balance to the physical...
When Work Becomes Addictive
Our culture honors hard work to the point of sometimes worshiping it, so often we cannot see the tendencies of our hardworking nature to cross into the realm of addiction. Because working is praised by society and is necessary for well-being, it can hard for a person to admit that they have an unhealthy attachment to a good thing. With other addictions, specifically chemical dependency, the person attaches to something viewed as negative. But because work is a positive thing, the attachment...