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Understanding the Difference Between Rest and Depletion Recovery
Introduction: In our fast-paced, modern world, it's easy to confuse rest with depletion recovery. Many individuals mistakenly believe that they are resting when, in reality, they are merely recovering from over-functioning and energy depletion. Rest is not simply the absence of activity or sleep; it is a conscious decision to maintain energy reserves and allow the body and mind to rejuvenate. In this article, we will explore the distinction between rest and depletion recovery, highlighting the...
Talking with Kids During Collective Uncertainty
By Holly Schweitzer Dunn, LISW Another terribly confusing, scary crisis. Watching a mob of angry people flood into a building that is a symbol of everything we take for granted- freedom, safety, personal opinion, free speech, cooperation, working for the greater good- in our democratic society glued me to my tv and phone. I permitted my children extra video game time knowing they were wearing headsets and interacting in all their tween glory with their friends, unaware of yet another trauma...
Practice Makes Present
Letting go is a lifetime practice but often feels very cerebral. “Easier said than done,” we might say. So if you’re practicing an attitude of release, here are a few things to support your practice.
Let Go: 5 Things to Release During Election Season
We wouldn't serve you well if we didn't address the political climate of 2020. While each of our therapists and staff hold their own unique political opinions, as an office we simply encourage you to exercise your voice in our democracy. While taking in the information you need to align your vote to your values, it's important to consider how to engage with those around you, specifically online, in these last days of the election season. Let go of the need to be right. New information is...
The Beginning of Knowledge
Jon Kabat Zinn uses the concept of the Beginner’s Mind in his 9 Attitudes of Mindfulness. This way of thinking asks a person to come into a situation without assumptions or expectations, and it’s the posture for true learning. The Beginner’s Mind allows for “I don’t know yet” and frees you to listen deeply before making any decisions or judgments. Practicing the Beginner’s Mind is essential because it’s not natural to our brain’s protective wiring. If you have ever researched buying a new...
Possibility within change
The meditation for July 16th in my Greg Henry Quinn book 365 Meditations for Teachers is: "Everything in Life is Cyclical." This axiom provides a warning: if things are going well, prepare yourself. It also provides eternal hope. No matter how bad things are, they must eventually improve." It's helpful to keep this in mind as we move further into the summer and closer to a school year that remains yet undefined. Knowing and believing in the inevitability of change can bring us peace. As bad...
Treatment during COVID
As we've shared with our clients already, it's important to continue with mental health treatment when possible during our current pandemic to provide stability to more tumultuous times. But many people who aren't already under the care of a mental health practitioner may notice that with continued uncertainty, they also be feeling a bit unsteady. Based on our operating definition of trauma, the COVID-19 experience meets a few hallmarks: The event is unexpected and unplanned. That sense of,...