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All tagged psychology
Food + Wellbeing (with Ashley Lambert, LCSW)
The Pragmatic Alchemy podcast welcomes our first guest speaker ~ Ashley Lambert, LCSW is here to talk to Courtney about finding a healthier relationship with food!
solavis read along
A little bit of muscle memory and a long list of unread books collide. Wanna read along with me?
overcoming procrastination
Why do we procrastinate? And what can we do about it?
the winter of our discontent
This winter is presenting a lot of challenges that threaten our emotional wellbeing, but there are steps we can take to increase wellness and resilience. Read about some of them here!
onward. forward. upward.
Whether it’s January 1st or a random Tuesday, moving toward a better version of yourself is a beautiful thing. It’s not always going to be easy but it’ll certainly be worth it.
What you’re setting out toward is important - important enough to gather these resources, see what works for you toward your path, and keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Onward. Forward. Upward.
upcoming events.
check out this workshops - coming soon and in partnership with the Ellenville Public Library and Museum.
Get better sleep.
As we approach daylight savings time, here’s a quick tutorial about SLEEP. Why, how much, what disrupts it, and what you can do about it. Sweet dreams!
Boundaries.
As I find myself shifting gears and with more demands on my time and attention, I am putting down, in writing, some of the lessons I’ve learned and want to apply to the approaching semester. Boundaries are just as important in our work structures as they are in our personal relationships. Maybe you can relate? I hope these tips are helpful to you, too!
Maslow's Self-Care.
Holistic self-care - more adequate defined.
Catalyst
Psychotherapists recognize the importance of a client’s readiness to change. When you’re trying to decide where and when to take that next step, how will you know it’s the right time?
The Vishuddha Playlist
When difficult things can’t be spoken, maybe they can be sung. One easy strategy for unblocking the throat chakra through song.
Freud meets chakras
Two things intersected this week. On the same day, actually. On Friday, I had my Counseling Theories course and we discussed Sigmund Freud. Later that day, I got my ninth (!) tattoo, which celebrates and reminds of the energy flow through our chakra system. As I was lecturing, the parallels occurred to me.
The Running Cure.
“My soul found rest in the woods; along with it came mindfulness, connection, gratitude, and resilience.”
May is for Mental Health
“Why do we have a mental health awareness month? Because with awareness comes opportunities for education, and hopefully attention toward prevention, treatment, and a reduction in stigma. I’ve always been pretty open about my own struggles with depression, particularly after the birth of my second child, and anxiety - but not everyone feels comfortable sharing their story. “