Meditation for stress relief: Tips and tools by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | May 27, 2024 | Mental Health Topics, Stress If you struggle with stress, it’s important to find ways to cope so you have healthy strategies to help you deal with whatever comes your way. The good news is that there are several different resources for stress and several different ways to deal with it. Exercise, counseling, and just…
10 foolproof ways to relieve holiday stress by Hannah DeWitt | Dec 13, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, Stress The holiday season is in full swing, and though it’s a time meant to be full of celebration, togetherness, and fulfillment, many people experience anything but. Whether it’s work stress, family tension, loneliness, or any number of other stressors, there’s often a lot on people’s minds, which can prevent one…
Understanding mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) by Christine Ridley, LCSW | Sep 22, 2023 | Beginning Therapy, Coping Skills Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) uses mindfulness and cognitive strategies in harmony to tackle various mental health disorders. This therapeutic approach, inspired by the pioneering work of Aaron Beck in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), combines the strengths of CBT with the enriching power of mindfulness. MBCT seeks to enhance healthy self-reflection,…
Excessive daydreaming: Why do I daydream so much? by Edie Weinstein, LSW | Nov 6, 2019 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement I spend a lot of my time writing and utilizing my imagination. I can create a writing prompt out of almost anything. When I daydream, my creativity goes wild. I live in my fantasy land, conjuring up ideas for my next article or blog post. As I daydream, I attempt…
Dispositional mindfulness: an internal, non-judgmental practice that supports mental health by Dan Tamasulo, PhD | Oct 7, 2019 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Care Numerous methods of therapy and spiritual practice discuss mindfulness. Dispositional mindfulness (also recognized as trait mindfulness) is a category of consciousness that has lately, been given more serious research attention. It is defined as a keen awareness and attention to our thoughts and feelings in the present moment, and the…