Imagine yourself just being born. I mean just being born. And if you are not able to imagine you as a newborn, imagine another baby who has just been born. What do you think of that baby? Perfect? Unblemished? Untarnished? Intact? When we use the IFS model and we...
There is truth to that old saying “Laughter is the best medicine”. Not that laughter really is the best medicine, but it does have both short-term and long-term benefits that help with our physical and mental health. This speaks to the mind-body...
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” Dalai Lama Many of us are our own worst critics. When we make a mistake, we often say harsh things to ourselves. If we feel we like we’ve blown it or stepped out of...
“Before there are words, there is the wordless communication of the body.”Michael Changaris, Psy.D. Whether you’re feeling depressed, anxious, alone, or some other strong emotion (emotional dysregulation), here are some helpful sensorimotor techniques you have easily...