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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...
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...
The Unexpected Virtue of Anxiety
In a time where the whole world feels that nagging sense of worry and concern, we can take wisdom from those who have experience in this area: those with ongoing anxiety. Holly Schweitzer Dunn, LISW, has heard this three times already this week: "Having anxiety has helped me know what to do during all this craziness." There is a lot we can learn from people with anxiety. As one client said, "I've been preparing my whole life for this." People who manage their anxiety daily are...
In Praise of Public Health
As Landon and I walked early this morning the garbage collectors were already out and a police car drove by a few streets down. I had a wave of gratitude wash over me. How fortunate we are to live in a place where we don't even think about these things under typical circumstances. We know and trust our neighborhoods will be patrolled, our garbage will be picked up, our pets won't have rabies, our schools will be healthy places to send our children, our restaurants will be clean, our water...
Mindful Educators
Mindful Educators: Monday, June 15, 2020, 9 AM - 4:30 PM At Toledo’s Wildwood Metropark Ward Pavillion Mindful Educators is a day-long retreat experience designed to help teachers return to the spark of joy that drew them into their profession so they can return to the classroom ready in heart and spirit. We will apply the concepts of mindfulness to your role as educator, providing tools for the mind and body that will help nurture your passion through the stressful challenges of...