Mindfulness is an essential practice for working through trauma, anxiety, and other intense emotions. There are many practices under this umbrella, but today, we're going to focus on one practice in particular, 5-4-3-2-1. To break it down, this grounding practice includes all 5 senses. Through engaging our senses, it allows our emotions to be grounded... Continue Reading →
Getting Ahead Over Summer Break
With summer vacation brings the hopes of relaxation and rehabilitation from the previous semester and school year. As myself and many others desire, sleeping in becomes a lovely kickback, and not having deadlines is a sweet relief. For myself, I realize I may be in the nerdy minority, but the first two weeks of summer... Continue Reading →
Self-Care for Your Health Care
In order to remain and healthy and well-functioning member of society, it is vital to take your mind, body, and soul. This rings especially true with high-stress jobs - Such as my passion of social work. Whatever your life brings, make sure to take time for yourself to recuperate. Because you cannot adequately conquer the... Continue Reading →
What to do When You’ve Had a Bad Day
We have all been there. The days when you want to cry and give up, you might have a certain bad stench to you, and you have a million and one things to accomplish. Do not fret. I am here to help. Take a breath. Relax. And try to find comfort as I say what... Continue Reading →