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The Power of Letting Go
In a month where spring cleaning is often the focus, what are some things we need to let go? What are the emotions, thoughts, feelings are we holding onto that aren’t serving us? Often emotions that are weighing us down come in the form of shame and regret - close cousins of the same family to be sure. But what are they, exactly? Simply, regret is wishing things were different than the way they are and shame is the resulting feeling of humiliation. But more than that, “Regret is a negative...
Benefits of Telehealth
Mind Body Health Associates moved all appointments to a virtual platform a month ago. Conducting our type of deeply personal and relational work through a screen and microphone was bound to change the dynamics of the appointments and our staff greeted these potential challenges, as Rumi says, with a smile. Thankfully our efforts paid off. One client even remarked on the smooth transition to the new appointment style: "I was relieved at how easy it was to access MBHA’s virtual therapy...
Recovery Support During Social Distancing
There's a saying in the recovery community: What we cannot do alone, we CAN do together. In nearly all recovery models, there is a strong emphasis on connection to others as a support. Our Long Term Intern, Louis Vermillion says, "The first word of the 12 steps in any recovery program is WE...it is said that the disease of addiction is always whispering in the our ear, and accountability with others in recovery helps quiet that whisper." Isolation can be the enemy of recovery and in this...
Parenting Amid A Pandemic
As if parenting wasn't enough of a challenge, we now get to navigate tweens, teens, toddlers and everyone in-between, all while social distancing and explaining the very real need for us to take action against a disease. This is a good time to remember one of Holly Schweitzer Dunn's top three mantras: Parent emotion drives child emotion. When parents are mindful of their emotional state they are more prone to recognize the impact they have on their children. The brain hears tone before it...
The power of choice in social distancing
Last week our Governor announced that Ohio would be staying home from all school, play, and non-essential work until at least May 4. Many of our clients came to us with a similar question: How will I survive this for another month? Therapist Holly Schweitzer Dunn, LISW, suggests we reframe this to view quarantine from an empowerment place rather than experiencing it only as a victim provides freedom and even a sense of autonomy where we once felt powerless. Try on one of these: Instead...
Discomfort of quiet
If this slowed down, adjusted pace is bringing to mind certain existential questions, know that you're not alone. We've been hearing it from clients, family and friends. "What does this all mean anyway?" "What lasting impact am I really having on the world?" "What is my true purpose?" We encourage you to use this time to reflect on the different parts of you. If you haven't taken up a regular practice of journaling, now is a great time to use writing and reflection to absorb what is...
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...