Author: Navigating Today
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Comparison
I’m watching a training video on ACT techniques and in the demonstration the actor/client said “other people didn’t look as sad as l felt”. I’m thinking yes of course, because…
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Accept All Of Your Parts
There’s a book for kids that I think all adults should read too: Parts by Tedd Arnold. The child in the book experiences their body and moves into panic mode…
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Question Five Weekly Self-Therapy
This week revealed a need for a fifth question in my weekly self-therapy journal practice. It’s based on a personality trait I have – focusing on others. As a peacekeeper,…
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Self-Love
I’m one of those people that wake up feeling blah. It’s rare that I wake with energy and excitement. I’ve tried different meditations, products, and movements. Yet there has not…
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Flip The Coin
I would like to explore a concept I call “flip the coin” from two perspectives. One is when we are feeling down due to inner judgments. And the other is…
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Anxiety Snow Globe
A snow globe is beautiful! As a kid I loved shaking them up and watching the white pieces fly around – honestly I still do love this as an adult.…
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Under The Surface
Sometimes clients come to session with seemingly unrelated topics, scattering them around us like an unassembled jigsaw puzzle or quilt pieces. They share in this manner when there is overwhelm…
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Weekly Self-Therapy
I have settled into a new personal routine. One morning a week I spend about 30 minutes reflecting and writing. I imagine what I’d say to my own therapist –…
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Vote With Your Money
I read an article about unsubscribing from streaming services as a way to have power in our current political environment. The main message was that we can regain a sense…
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Nap
Sometimes you do just need to go back to bed. Sometimes the answer to your current state of mind is actually very simple. Check in with yourself – are you…
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