My Visit to Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
In 2017 I was fortunate to be one of 10 clinicians from across the U.S. who was invited to tour Open Sky Wilderness, an outdoor wilderness therapy program based in Durango, Colorado. What is wilderness therapy? A quick definition from Wikipedia: Wilderness therapy (also known as outdoor behavioral healthcare) is an adventure-based therapy treatment modality for behavior modification and interpersonal self-improvement, combining experiential […]
Recovering from Mental and Emotional Exhaustion
A few years ago I shared an article regarding signs of mental and emotional exhaustion on our Life Care Wellness Facebook page. The article was originally posted by the Unexpected Project, a worthy endeavor giving a voice to survivors of pregnancy-related death and near-death in the US, started by a college friend of mine, Anne […]
Vacationing After a Loved One Dies
In the past, the holiday season may have meant it was time to plan a vacation. Now the thought of vacationing without your loved one brings a wave of grief and may even feel like a betrayal of his or her memory. It may seem counter-intuitive, but vacationing actually can be helpful for you and […]
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 […]