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Gratitude During the Holidays

December 23, 2020/in Adults, Children, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Families, Grief | Loss, Substance Use | Addiction, Teens, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

This year, holiday celebrations are likely different than in past years. In addition to acknowledging whatever emotions come up for you during the holidays this year, another helpful thing can be practicing gratitude. A growing body of research has shown that people who engage in gratitude practices (even during the COVID-19 pandemic) have higher wellbeing and vitality than those who do not. To get you started, the following website has a great list of ideas about ways to practice gratitude individually or with loved ones: https://daringtolivefully.com/gratitude-exercises

Creating Balance Meditation

December 23, 2020/in ADD, Adults, Anger Management, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Families, Grief | Loss, Relationships | Self-CARE, Substance Use | Addiction, Teens, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

This activity uses getting quiet and posing a question to oneself, “How can I be more balanced?” as well as using the imagery of balancing on a tree branch to create an embodied experience of balance.

Creating a Safe Place at Home

December 23, 2020/in Adults, Children, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Divorce, Families, Grief | Loss, Teens, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

Choose a space in your home to dedicate to safety and calmness. This could be a room, or even a closet, corner, or a spot outside. Fill the space with things that make you feel safe and calm, so that you can take breaks there and feel more grounded. When thinking about things to include, it can be helpful to think about what textures, smells, imagery, sounds, lighting, or tastes help you feel safe, calm, and grounded

Communication

December 23, 2020/in Adults, Anger Management, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Grief | Loss, Substance Use | Addiction, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

Passive, Aggressive, and Assertive Communication: Most of us use each of these styles of communication throughout our lives and in different relationships in our lives. Assertive communication is characterized by respect, confidence, firmness, fairness, and a relaxed demeanor. Review the table below to learn more about each of these communication styles. Reflect on which situations and which relationships you use each of these communication styles.

Meditation for Working with Difficulties

December 23, 2020/in Adults, Anger Management, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Families, Grief | Loss, Substance Use | Addiction, Teens, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

This exercise guides the client in attending to pleasant sensation, then unpleasant, then back to pleasant, and then trying to perceive both at once. It is a good practice of shifting attention to not ruminate on pain or troubles.

Self Compassion Break Version One

December 23, 2020/in ADD, Adults, Anger Management, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Families, Grief | Loss, Relationships | Self-CARE, Substance Use | Addiction, Teens, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

Accepting our own vulnerability is made easier when give ourselves compassion. Use this self-compassion break with clients in session or encourage them to use it on their own when working with difficult or vulnerable emotions.

Walking Meditation Version One

December 23, 2020/in ADD, Adults, Anger Management, Children, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Families, Grief | Loss, Substance Use | Addiction, Teens, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

This is a guided walking meditation.

Feeling Your Body and Mind as a Lake

December 23, 2020/in ADD, Adults, Anger Management, Children, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Eating Disorders, Families, Grief | Loss, Relationships | Self-CARE, Sports Psychology, Substance Use | Addiction, Teens, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

Help clients experience the steadiness and continuity of their mind that is underneath mental events like emotions.

Ambiguity

December 23, 2020/in Adults, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Relationships | Self-CARE, Teens, Video Intervention/by Marketing

The below steps can be used when an adult is struggling with making a decision, such as what to do with their kids this next school year

Social Support

December 23, 2020/in Adults, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Families, Grief | Loss, Substance Use | Addiction, Teens, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

During the pandemic, a lot of us aren’t seeing as many people as we used to, and sometimes we can forget who we can reach out to. Take some time to make a list of people you can include in your social support network. Once you have your list of potential people, try to reach out to at least one person

Gratitude During the Holidays

Creating Balance Meditation

Creating a Safe Place at Home

Communication

Meditation for Working with Difficulties

Self Compassion Break Version One

Walking Meditation Version One

Feeling Your Body and Mind as a Lake

Ambiguity

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