Healing Practices
2.8K views | +0 today
Follow
Healing Practices
Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

This Is What ‘Self-Care’ REALLY Means, Because It’s Not All Salt Baths And Chocolate Cake

This Is What ‘Self-Care’ REALLY Means, Because It’s Not All Salt Baths And Chocolate Cake | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
Did you use the right filter for that ‘gram of your impeccably prepared acai bowl?
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Self-care is easily confused with self-indulgence... learn the difference and give yourself what you really need. 

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

What Quiet Time Can Do For Your Health, According To Science

What Quiet Time Can Do For Your Health, According To Science | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
A bit of silence can improve mood, memory and even help relieve pain.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Sometimes the best thing you can do is absolutely nothing....and breathe

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

5 Ways to Kick Bad Habits

5 Ways to Kick Bad Habits | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
How to finally get rid of those pesky old habits that no longer serve you. #habits #mindfulmagazinejune17
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Continue ringing in the New Year with staying power to kick bad habits! Expert behavioral researches and psychologists give practical tips to complete them (and any other goal) this year and the years to come.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

choicemaking in adult children with special needs

choicemaking in adult children with special needs | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
Every parent wants to see their children living to their full potential. Encouraging appropriate choice-making helps your kids flourish as adults.
No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

Suffering from the post-eclipse blues? Psychology explains why you feel sad after a big event

Suffering from the post-eclipse blues? Psychology explains why you feel sad after a big event | Healing Practices | Scoop.it

The sun is back to shining in all its resplendent glory. The northern hemisphere has returned to its normal operating mode. Your Facebook feed has resumed its regular baby-photo programming. So why do you feel so...meh? After big, exciting life events, we can often fall into small pits of depression.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

For Families of Teens at Suicide Risk, ‘13 Reasons’ Raises Concerns

For Families of Teens at Suicide Risk, ‘13 Reasons’ Raises Concerns | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
A rising chorus of mental health experts contends that many of the show’s messages on suicide are inaccurate and potentially dangerous.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

How do we safely educate our adolescents about suicide risk?

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

Mental Health Myths Abound in the U.S.

Mental Health Myths Abound in the U.S. | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
Discrepancies in mental health knowledge, helping behaviors, and stigma show the importance of continuing to educate the public about mental health issues.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Mental health education is an ongoing need for all populations.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

What is Self-Regulation? Self-Regulation and Me! - Special-ism

What is Self-Regulation? Self-Regulation and Me! - Special-ism | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
One young lady on the autism spectrum explains what dysregulation is like for her. She offers tips and tools to enhance self-regulation skills. Explore >>
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

It is difficult for some of us to self regulate when our environment or inner self becomes overwhelmed  by stimulation.  We call this anxiety.  

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

The Power of Meditation for Teen Mental Health | Newport Academy

The Power of Meditation for Teen Mental Health | Newport Academy | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
Teen meditation practice is an incredibly powerful tool for healing. Ongoing research is validating the role it can play in mental health and recovery.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Scientists have shown that teen meditation is just as effective as medication. One study found that meditation had the same impact on anxiety and depression as antidepressants did, without dangerous side effects.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

Collector, Minimalist or Hoarder: Whoever Dies With The Most Toys Wins

Collector, Minimalist or Hoarder: Whoever Dies With The Most Toys Wins | Healing Practices | Scoop.it

What’s your lifestyle? Have you arrived at this intentionally?  Are you content with your circumstances?  Do you allow others to enjoy their own way of life, although it may differ from yours?

Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

How the possessions in your life can tell you more about yourself.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

Out With the Old, In With the New! Self-Care Resolutions for 2017 -

Out With the Old, In With the New! Self-Care Resolutions for 2017 - | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
At the start of the 2017, instead of new gym memberships and the same old resolutions, consider adding true “self-care” into your life.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Tamara Tatum, LMFT-A, shares her guide to a more holistically healthy you in the new year.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent

Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
Sure to both stir your soul and calm your nervous system.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Can a song be constructed to reduce stress? Give it a listen...

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

You Can Write Your Way Out of An Emotional Funk. Here’s How.

You Can Write Your Way Out of An Emotional Funk. Here’s How. | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
It takes 20 minutes.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Dr. Susan David discuses how writing down and then stepping out of your thoughts and emotions can lead to healing.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

The Art of Relaxation: 10 Highly Effective Ways to Relieve Stress Naturally

The Art of Relaxation: 10 Highly Effective Ways to Relieve Stress Naturally | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
Discover 10 of the most powerful and effective, science-backed and time tested natural remedies for relieving stress and relaxing at the deepest levels.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Relaxation doesn't come easy. Learn why it takes time to unwind and take a few tips and integrative healing practices from Dr.  Bonnie McLean's comprehensive article on how mind and emotions affect the body.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

Thoughts Are Not Facts

Thoughts Are Not Facts | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
Next time your mind jumps to a conclusion that sends in you in a spiral toward depression or anxiety try this helpful practice from Elisha Goldstein.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Four questions to put space between you and your thoughts. 

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

Why Women Suffer Insomnia More Than Men – And What You Can Do About It

Why Women Suffer Insomnia More Than Men – And What You Can Do About It | Healing Practices | Scoop.it

Far more women than men suffer insomnia or chronic sleep trouble, and middle-aged women suffer most of all, according to an international study commissioned by Calm. Article explains reasons why and tips for combating chronic sleep trouble.

Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Far more women than men suffer insomnia or chronic sleep trouble, and middle-aged women suffer most of all, according to an international study commissioned by Calm. Article explains reasons why and tips for combating chronic sleep trouble.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

How Personal Power Can Change Your Life - Fuller Life Family Therapy Institute

How Personal Power Can Change Your Life - Fuller Life Family Therapy Institute | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
Personal power is accessing and controlling our inner resources. Unless we feel personally powerful, we cannot truly be present with those around us.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

An article about how personal power affects us and our ability to be present. 

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness | Mental Health Starts with Listening

My dream is for people everywhere to become more aware of how sound, and especially music, can be a measurable, impactful tool for healthy living. 

Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

It turns out what you listen to all day can affect your wellness

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

Can You Bounce Back From Life's Challenges?

Can You Bounce Back From Life's Challenges? | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
If you can recover from or cope with difficult events, then you are resilient. Read about how resilience can help you through rough times at Everyday Health.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Seven ways to develop the resilience to get through life's challenges.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

The Mother's Day Experiment: Creating a New Mom Culture

The Mother's Day Experiment: Creating a New Culture

Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

The idea may sound overwhelming. Just ease into it. A great place to start is to bring your awareness back to you.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

One Mindful Technique Everyone Should Use To Decrease Anxiety (Hint: It's Not Meditation)

One Mindful Technique Everyone Should Use To Decrease Anxiety (Hint: It's Not Meditation) | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
Sound bath practitioner Sara Auster explains how what we hear affects our overall well-being. Here's how you can use sound to give yourself a "sound bath," reducing stress and anxiety.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Anxious? It may be what you're listening to.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

The Value of Your Values - Fuller Life Family Therapy Institute

The Value of Your Values - Fuller Life Family Therapy Institute | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
Unlike goals, values are not specific achievable activities. They are more like the concepts in life that we find to be important.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Not living our values will cause disenchantment and a lack of fulfillment.  Clearly identifying our values helps us to purposely live them every day.

 

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

The Secret Life of the Introvert

The Secret Life of the Introvert | Healing Practices | Scoop.it

If we take a closer look at the essence of an introvert, we might find some hidden introverts among the class of outgoing attention-getters.

Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Are you really an introvert? According to Jonathan Cheek's research, you could be without knowing it.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

Spend the First Hour of the Day on Activities That Add Value to Your Life – The Mission

Spend the First Hour of the Day on Activities That Add Value to Your Life – The Mission | Healing Practices | Scoop.it

The first hour of the day is precious and should be treated accordingly. 

Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

Srinivas Rao discusses how to give your day a boost by starting it off with high value vs. low value activities

No comment yet.
Scooped by Fuller Life Family Therapy
Scoop.it!

How to Improve Your Working Memory and Become More Productive

How to Improve Your Working Memory and Become More Productive | Healing Practices | Scoop.it
Upgrade your working memory with research-backed advice in order to become a master of cognition in even high-pressured situations.
Fuller Life Family Therapy's insight:

How you can help your brain function more efficiently with these simple and everyday actions

No comment yet.