Seasons change, one by one, and then–before we know it–a whole year has gone by and the cycle starts anew. And, as anyone who has read my essays on the topic of seasonal living already knows, I am all about going with the flow of time and season. I’m not too fond of the … Continue reading Tying Up Loose Ends & Moving Forward (You Know It’s Time)
Grief and mourning. The first is what we experience in response to profound loss. The second is what we do as we process our grief. What of grief that is not acknowledged or processed in a healthy way? Grief is not one of the more pleasant emotions and it may seem easier to … Continue reading Grief and Mourning (Some Thoughts)
Imagine yourself in a metaphorical garden, months from now. You are harvesting the fruit of the seeds you planted. I’m talking about the equivalent of peppers (three to five months from seed to fruit) and asparagus (you’ve waited two to three years). In other words, you’re looking at things that take a relatively long … Continue reading Plant Seeds Today, Bloom Tomorrow: Some Thoughts On Strategies For Health And Happiness
Living a full, rich life starts with being present for all of it, from the ups to the downs and the challenges and to the joys. But what about the very human tendency to lose focus on what is here and now? Being present for one’s own life is a skill that requires cultivation. … Continue reading Pause, Reflect, and Heal: Some Thoughts on Being Present for Your Own Life
Anxiety. Has it started to affect your mood and your physical wellbeing? If you’ve never tried it, you may be intrigued to learn how acupuncture can be a resource for you in that case. Yes, Chinese medicine (and not just acupuncture, either) can help you to enjoy your life once again. How are … Continue reading Acupuncture for Anxiety: Where to Start When You Need to Find Your Peace
The term “self-care” has a bit of a connotation. Do you think about manicures and yoga class when you hear it? What comes to mind might also be indulgences that feel great but maybe aren’t the best option, especially if they’re used to mask issues that actually do require some meaningful care of your … Continue reading Self-Care. No, Really…What Is It?
How is your midsection? Functionally, appearance-wise, and/or in terms of gut feelings, how are things going for you in your core? If you are experiencing sluggish digestion or bloating, abdominal massage could help you. Someone who feels the sense of anxiety or grief settling in their gut can benefit from abdominal massage. People who … Continue reading Chinese-Style Abdominal Massage Can Change Your Life (Seriously, It’s Amazing)
Are you burnt out, at the end of your rope, exhausted? Do recent developments (cultural, political, historical, your own personal and individual) affect your wellbeing? If your answer to the first question is yes, yes, and/or yes because something in question two is plaguing you, then you might be experiencing the effects of chronic … Continue reading Self-Care During Trying Times: Why You Need It, What You Can Do
Assuming that the reader of this particular blog post is male, my question for you, dear reader, is this: do you choose self-care or do you tend towards benign self-neglect that borders on self-sabotage? If you are like most guys I’ve met in the clinical space, your honest answer is going to be that you … Continue reading Men’s Health: Self-Care Or Self-Sabotage? (Your Choice, Gentlemen)
~~~~~ While it may be common for psychotherapists to undergo therapy themselves, my question after reading a recent article on therapist burnout (“Demand for Counseling Soared […] “) is whether or not acupuncture and other modalities of Chinese medicine are on the radar for these hard-working professionals. I have had several therapist patients, as I … Continue reading Holistic Health: Some Thoughts For Therapists Regarding Self Care
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