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Healing in the Dirt: Discover the Power of Centering Clay in Pottery
Healing in the dirt, did you ever play in the mud as a child? What thoughts, memories, or emotions does that invoke?
Embark on a journey of discovery with pottery as we explore how this ancient art form can offer profound emotional healing and mindfulness. From the sensory joy of molding clay to the therapeutic process of centering, uncover the unique connection between creativity, nature, and inner peace.
Harnessing the Healing Power of Art Therapy: Pottery as a Path to Wellness
Harnessing the Healing Power of Art Therapy: Pottery as a Path to Wellness
Embracing Resilience: A Trauma Therapist's Guide to New Beginnings
Embracing Resilience: A Trauma Therapist's Guide to New Beginnings
Start the New Year with a journey of healing and growth through 'Embracing and Building Resilience.' Learn to set compassionate goals and embrace mindfulness with practical exercises. Join us as we explore the path to emotional wellness and resilience, offering hope and guidance for anyone looking to enhance their mental health in the coming year.
Autumn Self Care: 7 Ways to Nurture Your Mind and Spirit
Autumn Self Care: 7 Ways to Nurture Your Mind and Spirit
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, the fall season invites us to slow down, reflect, and engage in self-care that nurtures not only our physical well-being but also our minds and spirits. In this blog post, we'll explore seven autumn self-care activities that offer a tranquil escape from daily stresses while fostering relaxation, inner reflection, and a deeper connection to the world around us.
A Pathway to Healing: The Power of Integrating Faith and Psychology
Discover the transformative power of integrating faith and psychology on the pathway to healing and self-discovery. Embrace life's messiness, acknowledge and express your emotions, seek support, and navigate the depths of self-discovery. Let go of control and invite God into your pain as you embark on this remarkable journey. Find solace, understanding, and profound transformation as faith and psychology merge to illuminate the way toward wholeness and restoration. Embrace a harmonious partnership that offers comfort, growth, and space for miracles to unfold. There is a better way—a way where faith meets psychology, and where healing truly begins.
Unveiling How My Midnight Calling Birthed a Book of Healing and Transformation
Embark on a transformative journey as the Midnight Calling unveils the birth of "A Better Way: Integrating Faith and Psychology to Heal Inner Wounds." Discover the power of building bridges between suffering and thriving, where healing blossoms. Join us on this intimate quest of healing, transformation, and profound joy. Start your exploration by taking the Shame Quiz and stay updated on the book's release. Join our community of seekers and embrace the path of healing and growth.
It Wasn't Normal: The Impact of Childhood Abuse and the Road to Recovery
Sometimes childhood abuse can make survivors feel like their experiences were "normal," but the truth is that abuse is never normal. Coping mechanisms like denial, dissociation, and minimizing the abuse can make it tough for survivors to acknowledge the true severity of what happened. Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects into adulthood, affecting relationships, trust, and even physical health. But the road to recovery is possible with the right support and resources, including therapy and self-care practices. Join us on the road to healing and never give up on the journey to recovery.
Coping with Overwhelming Anxiety
Coping with overwhelming anxiety can feel impossible. It can affect one physically, emotionally, and mentally. Nine coping skills for anxiety are listed in this blog.
New Year, New Hope
New Year’s Resolutions rarely work. This year let your goals and plans include setting an intention to be mindful and present. Being the best version of you. Getting healthy this year depends on setting realistic expectations and allowing yourself to reflect often and being flexible when the intention is not working.
Overcoming Shame
Learn how to break free from the cycle of shame that can lead to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Discover the six steps to overcoming shame, including acknowledging the problem, identifying the root, and seeking professional help. By learning to forgive yourself and developing self-compassion, you can treat yourself with the respect and kindness that you deserve. Work with a coach or mental health professional to understand your patterns and move forward towards a more authentic and fulfilling life. Don't let shame hold you back - take the first step towards healing today.
The Shame Cycle
Learn about the shame cycle and how it can affect mental health. This blog covers how shame can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms and patterns in relationships. It also explores the roots of shame in childhood and provides an understanding of how shame is a normal human experience that can be broken. Discover how the cycle of shame can be recognized and skillfully shifted towards healthier coping mechanisms, leading to a more positive sense of self.
Shame and Trauma
Experiences of trauma leave many victims with feelings of shame, a voice in their head telling them they are unworthy, disgusting, terrible, or irredeemable. Shame thrives on secrecy and will do anything it can to stop its story from being shared. There are many theories or reasons why trauma and shame may be linked. Let’s consider a few of them and, as we consider them, challenge ourselves to see any personal shame for what it is and allow ourselves to begin the healing process.
Shame Defined
Experiencing shame is a painful emotion that can leave us feeling unworthy, damaged, and disconnected from ourselves and others. Unlike guilt, which focuses on a specific behavior or event, shame can consume our whole self, making it difficult to shake off. Shame can stem from childhood experiences, such as being invalidated by caregivers, and can be exacerbated by trauma, neglect, or feeling like an outsider. When left unchecked, shame can lead to negative consequences, such as social withdrawal, addictions, depression, and risky behaviors. Understanding and addressing shame is an essential step toward healing and building self-worth.