Another powerful tool to lower stress, reduce tension, and manage anxiety is to use imagery or visualization to help promote a more positive mental state. Imagery (often referred to as guided imagery) is a powerful tool that allows us to focus on a scenario that helps us reach a peaceful, meditative state. Engaging in imagery […]
A Look at How Breath Training Builds Resilience
One of the most common types of relaxation techniques people turn to when they want to de-stress is breathing exercises. These simple techniques are a great way to regulate and reduce the stress you carry in your body and mind. The many different breathing exercises can help you identify ways to breathe more effectively and […]
How Mindfulness Can Build Resilience
Mindfulness is a specific relaxation technique that can help you manage stress and become more resilient. While the roots of Mindfulness lead us back over two thousand years, it became a big part of the conversation about relaxation techniques in recent years. In a mindful state, you focus on the here and now, without letting […]
How to Talk to Kids about Violence and Racism
As our country mourns the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other black Americans we wrestle with complex issues like racism and social injustice. Many parents are facing difficult questions from their kids and trying to figure out the best way to help them deal with everything going on in the world. A global […]
