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5 Intention-setting Ideas for Honoring The Month of August
/in Newsletter/by LindaAugust: The Month of New Beginnings! As the 8th month of the year, August carries the divine meaning of renewal, abundance, and fresh starts. Whether you’re picking up an old goal or starting a brand-new chapter, the energy of this month will support courage, heart, leadership and visibility as the Sun is positioned in the fire […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas to Find Real Freedom
/in Newsletter/by LindaAmerica Turns 250! As we all look for our own ways to celebrate this milestone, it got me thinking about what real freedom feels like. I don’t think it is an external experience, I feel it is an internal job. Real freedom is often blocked by psychological barriers, not physical ones. We are living in […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas for Navigating This Turbulent Time
/in Newsletter/by LindaUranus Issues a Global Wake Up Call This Month! I understand that many of us may not turn to the cosmos for everyday guidance, yet many of the planets in our universe are moving into critical alignments this month, some that have not occurred in about 500 years. Astrologers, such as Pam Gregory, are describing this […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas for Creating Sustainable Habitats
/in Newsletter/by LindaMay celebrates Garden for Wildlife Month! Garden for Wildlife Month is a national initiative dedicated to transforming yards, community spaces and even balconies into sustainable habitats for birds, butterfiles and other pollinators. By planting native species, eliminating pesticides, and providing water, gardeners can support local biodiversity. It is a call to create, restore, and certify […]
Might the practice of yoga Nidra be the new prescription for mental health?
/in Yoga/by LindaI’ll never forgot my first exposure to a relaxation technique. It was long before my discovery of yoga and my journey of becoming a licensed mental health provider. I was at a work conference and it was an optional gathering at the end of a long day of attending educational sessions. I don’t know what […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas for Fostering Personal Connection
/in Newsletter/by LindaApril is National Card and Letter Writing Month! This month-long celebration is dedicated to reviving the art of handwritten correspondence and sharing joy through snail mail. And, although it was initiated by the USPS, it is meant to encourage sending letters to neighbors, friends, family and other loved ones to foster personal connection (instead of […]
Might AI-powered chatbots replace psychotherapists?
/in Talk Therapy/by LindaArtificial intelligence (AI) has such promise, yet also comes with concerns. I recently read about how AI’s data mining capabilities were able to sift through massive amounts of genetic and clinical data to identify specific biomarkers and potential targets for nutritional therapies for people with Austism. This effort identified that children with ASD often have […]
From electric eels to batteries to home-based direct neurofeedback!
/in Neurofeedback/by LindaWere you aware that electric fish, like the eel and catfish, were utilized for healing, including physical health ailments such as headaches and epilepsy, as well as for mental health challenges such as melancholia and hysteria? They also provided the inspiration for the invention of the first battery in 1800. Transcranial electrical stimulation has a […]
Prescribing yoga before medication for sleep disorders?
/in Yoga/by LindaAs we age, sleep changes and may become more elusive. And sleep is mission critical for our mind/body health and longevity. Personally, as I have gotten older, I’ve kind of become obsessed with sleep, wanting to make sure that I get enough that includes adequate REM and deep sleep. I recently started to wear the […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas to Celebrate National Craft Month
/in Newsletter/by LindaMarch is National Craft Month! National Craft Month was established to encourage creativity and exploration. Crafting has been shown to relieve stress and boredom. It can spread passion and identify hidden talents! Crafting includes a broad range of mediums: paper, fabric, wood, paint, glass, clay, yarn, beads, leather, stone, crystals and metal. The art of […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas to Strengthen Our Courage
/in Newsletter/by LindaWith the new calendar year comes intentions for change. As we welcomed the Chinese New Year of the Snake on January 29th, the snake encourages all of us to embrace change and growth. Yet change is scary as it requires us to open our hearts up and take a risk to try something different. It […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas to Raise Poverty Awareness
/in Newsletter/by LindaJanuary is Poverty in America Awareness Month! National Poverty in America Awareness Month is observed in the month of January. I experienced food scarcity as a child, so this topic is close to my heart. Food scarcity can have a profound and wide-ranging impact on a child’s mental health. It affects their emotional well-being, cognitive development, and social […]
What new non-drug approaches to treating PTSD are on the horizon?
/in Neurofeedback/by LindaMy husband purchased a virtual reality headset a couple of years ago to enhance his workout routine. I thought whatever supports his efforts to maintain his health and increase his chances of a longer life, go for it! Two years later, he continues to use it, so I’m grateful it was not just another impulse […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas to Protect Your Identity
/in Newsletter/by LindaNational Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month! With a recent burglary and learning that part of my Social Security number was found on “the dark web’ rattling my cage so to speak, I felt compelled to alert others to perhaps raise their awareness as to what they might be able to do to protect themselves. […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas to Strengthen Your Kindness Muscles
/in Newsletter/by LindaWorld Kindness Day was first introduced in 1998 and is observed each year on November 13th. The World Kindness Movement (WKM) introduced World Kindness Day to promote awareness of global goodwill and offers an opportunity to highlight good deeds in the community. People around the world are encouraged to perform acts of kindness every day throughout […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas for Expand Awareness of ADHD
/in Newsletter/by LindaOctober is ADHD Awareness Month! When you hear the acronym PDA, what do you think of? Up until recently, I would have said ‘public display of affection’. Well this acronym has more recently taken center stage in the world of neurodiversity as a new symptom of Pathological Demand Avoidance. What is that you might ask? Well, it […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas to Bust the Myths of Suicide
/in Newsletter/by LindaSuicide Prevention Month Suicide is a public health crisis that affects millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, many misconceptions and myths exist around it, which hinder understanding, empathy, and effective prevention. September is Suicide Prevention Month to help raise awareness of suicide prevention and of actions that can be taken to promote healing, offer help, and give […]
What is shame and why might it be important to talk about it?
/in Talk Therapy/by LindaI imagine we all can identify something that we experienced in the past that we feel ashamed of. I know I can. I can also imagine that most of us simply try to ignore any memories of that experience, to avoid the uncomfortable emotions it might bring up for us. Unfortunately, shame is like toxic […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas for Living a Long, Healthy Life!
/in Newsletter/by LindaSince I have been unsuccessful in discovering the fountain of youth, I decided to watch a documentary on blue zones. It inspired me to share the growing body of evidence that is embodied by the people living in these places. If you are not familiar with blue zones (and you have Netflix), consider watching Live to 100: Secrets […]
5 Intention-setting Ideas for Self-Certified Foodies
/in Newsletter/by LindaNational Culinary Arts Month! Celebrating National Culinary Arts Month can be a delightful experience, whether you’re a food enthusiast, a professional chef, or simply someone who appreciates good food. Celebrating National Culinary Arts Month is all about indulging your love for food and exploring the rich tapestry of flavors, techniques, and cultures that make up the […]