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The Art of Compassionate Communication – Part 1: Identifying Roadblocks || By Kevin Culver LPCC
As humans, we all have needs, emotions, and feelings, but we often struggle to express them, especially in the context of relationships. Many never learned how to identify our needs or feelings, much less communicate them to others. And when we try, it often ends up in misunderstanding, disappointment, and hurt, amplifying our feelings of…
Read MoreA Season to Pivot || By Beth Hinnen, Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher
More than ever, we’re pushed to have certainty. Strong opinions, tightly held and loudly proclaimed. And then, when reality intervenes, it can be stressful. … It’s not easy to say, “I was wrong.” And so people live in stress, sticking with something that used to work longer than they’re comfortable with. Our challenges in shifting…
Read MoreFind Your Zen Around Your Family || By Annabelle Denmark LPCC
A guide to finding your ground during challenging encounters, using Internal Family Systems Family gatherings, particularly with relatives we’re hoping to maintain a relationship with but feel conflicted about, can be fraught with tension. You may want to approach these interactions with neutrality, but it can be hard when past emotions, unresolved issues, or triggering…
Read MoreWhat Do Objects in the Rearview Mirror Look Like? A Perspective on Moving On || By Rick Garcia, Certified Sex/Cannabis Coach, LMT
Something we all share is the experience of moving on. Whether it’s by our own choice or a decision made for us, it’s an inevitable part of life. Sometimes this process feels liberating and exciting. Other times, it can seem like one of the hardest challenges we’ll ever face. If you’ve been keeping up with…
Read MoreHoliday Gift Ideas for Neurodivergent Adults (or Yourself!) || By Annabelle Denmark LPCC
Running out of ideas? Here is a list that may inspire you! The holidays are a time for giving, receiving, and creating moments of joy—and what better way to do that than with gifts that truly meet the needs of your loved ones? If you or someone you care about is an adult with ADHD,…
Read MoreThe Holidays and Our Longing for Home || By Kevin Culver LPCC
The holiday season can bring a mix of emotion for each of us, from joy and excitement to a sense of sadness and nostalgia. So much can change in our lives and it is during holidays that these changes can become most apparent to us – we notice the absence of a family member who…
Read MoreShame Circuit Revisited || By Chardin Bersto MA
Not My Voice This is not my voice that whispers to me In the deep recesses of my Heart. This is not my voice that calms the stirring torrent Welling up as “I” try to quiet my Mind. The sense of a small “my” standing against The ever-moving force of The Infinite. The sense of a small “I”,…
Read MoreIt’s Never Over || By Beth Hinnen, Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher
These words may strike fear in the heart … or they may be the most freeing ones ever. For me, it’s the latter. As I walk the spiritual path, I make an effort to stay open to new sources of information from many different places (okay, YouTube provides a good chunk of that right now),…
Read MoreSeeds of Growth || By Rick Garcia, Certified Sex/Cannabis Coach, LMT
Recently, my partner and I were considering moving to a new neighborhood. There were, of course, things we’d miss about the house we’d called home for the past five years, but the most bittersweet part was leaving behind our peach tree. We planted it three years ago, and this year, for the first time, she…
Read MoreMindful Gaze: A Simple Exercise to Calm Your Brain and Boost Focus || By Annabelle Denmark LPCC
In the fast-paced whirlwind of modern life, many of us—especially those with ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or simply too much on our minds—often struggle to focus on one task at a time. It’s easy to get lost in the mental noise, feeling pulled in a dozen directions. Sometimes, our brains can feel like chaotic storm clouds,…
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