Everyone gets stressed, and you may assume there’s nothing you can do about it. For example, if you have lots of obligations at work and at home, surely
Isn’t it amazing how hard we have to work at communicating well? I often throw up my hands and think, “God, does it really have to be this difficult?”Whether it is working through a misunderstanding with my husband, negotiating through a conflict among my children, or responding thoughtfully to a coaching client who’s trying to figure out her next best step, communicating well is an essential skill that requires intentionality, humility, and perseverance. Although words have always come easily to me, I’ve not always been good at communicating well. My thoughts would often race ahead, striving to find the…
Shadow work journal prompts that will help bring your shadow self to the surface so you can create a pathway to healing, self-awareness, & compassion.
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Quinn's new column, the Cosmic Blague, launched last week, and it's a must-read. Here, your Haute Astrology From the Cosmic Team @ Starsky + C...
Life can become overwhelming, whether you're rushing to meet deadlines or balancing work and family time. Home, financial, and family responsibilities can seem enormous, while relaxation time can feel limited.
A crisis plan (sometimes called a safety plan) can sound intimidating, but think of it like a tool: a gameplan for navigating the worst days.
Reading Donald Miller's "Scary Close" helped sixth grade math teacher Alicia Hunker find her more authentic self and become a better person and educator.
Mari Andrew's illustrations and observations on the human condition remind us that the path to adulthood is anything but straight.
Let some good energy ~flow~ through you.
Teaching self regulation skills is a natural part of any school counselor's job. Check out the best activities to get started.
“How can I feel more confident and relaxed going into calls with clients? It feels like a lot of pressure to perform!” If you’re a new coach, you may be feeling some imposter syndrome whenever you join or think about joining client calls! Here are some simple ways to boost your confidence and fee
In the aftermath of a post covid society, it's important to take a step back and learn how we can relieve anxiety over things we cannot control. The idea of "locus of control" has been
Your brain is constantly searching for patterns to make your experience easier. For this reason, you may not think about how you are going to drive a car or put your pants on in the morning…you just…
Kirstie and Sophie, two autoimmune warriors and AIP bloggers, talk about Hashimoto’s and anxiety. They are sharing their story of recovery so that hopefully you may find ways to relieve your stress, anxiety, and panic attacks. To read the first part of this article, click here. Sophie is an autoimmune warrior, foodie, and recipe developer. She blogs...
One of the most significant faux pas I have made as an English teacher occurred during my year of student teaching. My mentor teacher, thankfully, was not above
Mari Andrew's illustrations and observations on the human condition remind us that the path to adulthood is anything but straight.
Teamwork in the classroom is essential in order to have a high functioning and welcoming environment for students. Check out three easy ways to build teamwork with your students.
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The kids and I have been talking about words with ing added on the end. My youngest has just started coming across these words in his reading and his big sister was showing him how to break the wo…
We all get drained by negativity from time to time, leaving us to feel annoyed, frustrated, and somber. So when you've been hit with a negativity bomb and you want out of the negativity bubble, here are 3 ways to reset and get your positive energy back!
Teach your child to recognize and read consonant digraphs /th/, /sh/, and /ch/ with a digraph garden!
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The next time you’re feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, or unsure, reach for a moment of calm awareness: a mindful SNACK. Here’s how to do it.
My work and teaching method uses sound and deep listening as a tool to access meditative states. A sound bath is a deeply-immersive, full-body listening experience that intentionally uses sound to invite gentle yet powerful therapeutic and restorative processes to nurture the mind and body. A sound bath can be helpful for anyone who wants
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Ted Lasso offers amazing Midwestern advice to viewers. Here are my 3 favorite quotes about resilience at work.
A guide on how to make a calm down kit using your senses to help with anxiety, low mood, trauma and well-being made by a therapist. You will receive a guide sheet with examples and a blank sheet so you can create your own. A great resource for anyone but especially children, parents, teachers, therapists and those involved in mental health and well-being Please note, this is a digital download. It’s an A4 document to allow you to have room to write down your ideas As a therapist who works with children and adults I know it can be hard to deal with mental health issues. This document incorporates grounding techniques, as well as your senses, to create a plan for you when you are feeling anxious, low or detached. It’s so hard to think when you’re feeling distressed so planning ahead can be a great way to manage your emotions when they are overwhelming
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Dani Donovan's drawings, showing what it's like to have ADHD, have resonated with many online.
Shadow work journal prompts that will help bring your shadow self to the surface so you can create a pathway to healing, self-awareness, & compassion.
All of us have some resiliency to cope with challenges. When we encounter difficult experiences that take us past the range of our ability to tolerate, the ways we tend to respond fall into one of two categories: those of us who get agitated, and those of us who shut down. Emotional regulation refers to our ability to stay present, engaged, and able to listen and learn despite challenges. My rainbow of emotional regulation is a social-emotional learning resource that can help teach this concept in the classroom, in counseling sessions, or at home.
