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How I Got “Lucky”: Facing My Fear

Fear: Lucky dog

guest blog by Marina Lisjonok, MSW, E-CYT, RRT I got Lucky when I was on a 3-month silent meditation retreat at Karma Lekshey Ling Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 2016.  Let me explain. Lucky is a gorgeous dog lovingly thought of as part of the family by the Karma Lekshey Ling Buddhist monks.  While there […]

Action Steps for Utilizing Coping Skills

Guest blog by Samantha McGovern, LCPC, CRSS Do you find it difficult to implement the skills you have learned to support and maintain wellness? Oftentimes, the struggle doesn’t necessarily lie with what to do, but how to do it, or how to keep doing it. For example, it is easy to tell yourself to use […]

A Guide to Surviving the Holidays by Utilizing Mindfulness

Guest blog by Codie Surratt, MA, LPC, LMT   The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and connection with loved ones. However, it can also be a source of stress and overwhelm. There is navigating crowded malls, managing family gatherings, and feeling the pressure to create the perfect celebration. Then add relationship […]

What is the Felt Sense?

Guest blog by Susan Pelton, PhD., SEP   If you have engaged in any form of somatic therapy, you likely were encouraged to notice your felt sense. But have you ever wondered, “Just what is the felt sense?” A good way to understand the felt sense is by noticing it experientially. Let’s do that through […]

Exercising for Your Mental Health

Guest blog by Aaron Johnson, LCPC When you think of exercise what is the first thing that comes to mind? Many feelings can make it challenging to get started. Sometimes you feel exhausted or overwhelmed, so you aren’t motivated to do anything physical. Other times you may feel hopeless or experience self-judgment because it can […]