I’m sure by now you’ve heard the phrase, “Just Breathe.” And you may be thinking, of course I’m breathing; if not, I wouldn’t be alive right now! But there is more to relaxation breathing than sucking air in and pushing it back out. Ask yourself, “Am I even noticing how…

Symptoms, Signs, and Remedies for Resentment Have you ever experienced something hurtful? Has anyone ever done anything to you on purpose or by accident that you haven’t been able to get over? I don’t think any of us would be human if we didn’t say yes to at least one…

Have you ever had an idea you believed was so brilliant, you set to work on figuring out a plan to make it come to fruition before you told a soul? A plan so vivid, so amazing, so life-altering that you couldn’t get it out of your head for days? …

When in the middle of the unspeakable, it’s difficult to see beyond sorrow and difficulty and glean the good from within the darkness. But what if you could? What if there were a secret to gleaning the bounty from the barren. The glory from the shame. …

Have you ever gotten knee deep in a writing project and realized you knew nothing about elephants, the West Coast, or sail boating? With no knowledge of your protagonist’s passion for wildlife, their hometown, career or hobbies, your writing won’t be very believable. Research is work, but it can also…

Are you a doer? Are you someone who never takes time for yourself? Are you always working and doing for others? Do you fix, keep the peace, work too hard, say yes more than no, and yet you feel it is never enough? Who hasn’t seen the most beautiful girl…

Grief-The inexplicable pain that overtakes the body, opening the flood gates to torrential tears and sorrow. Unending nights filled with sleeplessness and agonizing thoughts. Silent darkness shrouded with feelings of self-loathing mixed in with horrific nightmares. Feelings of loss can be so overwhelming they immobilize our movement, cloud judgment, and…

Do you ever get the urge to dig in the dirt? You may not be aware of the powerful health benefits of gardening. Maybe you have enjoyed the colors and scents of fresh smelling flowers. Maybe the landscapes of someone’s yard. In some sense, when you enjoy someone’s garden or…

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. You might have read about EMDR’s benefits for those who’ve experienced trauma. Veterans and law enforcement and those with secondary-trauma have also benefited from this treatment. It’s possible you’re reading this because you’ve been told by a friend or family member that EMDR might…