Being able to connect with our bodies is so important in so many ways. If you struggle with numbing out, this is for you. If you find your a

Now we're going to try soothing grounding. Let's start with favorites. Think of your favorite

Now we're going to try physical grounding methods. Notice your feet on the floor. They are literally

A common grounding technique is the 5,4,3,2,1 grounding exercise. It’s to help you engage all 5 senses.

This first exercise uses mental grounding methods. Start by reminding yourself that you are safe. You are here, in this moment. Now take...

Creating and strengthening a calm place is one of my favorite EMDR exercises. Think of it this way

Today is all about learning a handy EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) technique. How to create and use a container. Do...

Working and going to school from home can be challenging. It is so easy to feel overwhelmed by anxiety or sink into a depression that...

Are you experiencing vivid dreams while sheltering in place? You're not alone! Tune in to learn more and as I guide you through a short...

In this video I talk about how to identify those automatic negative thoughts that provoke anxiety, depression and more

Creating a safe/calm place using EMDR

Learn a combination of belly breathing and mindfulness attentio

Soothing grounding is a way to talk kindly to yourself by focusing on things that make you happy. Great for depression and anxiety. When...

Physical Grounding is great for stress, anger, anxiety and dissociation.

Mental grounding is an excellent way to help manage anxiety, dissociation and other strong negative emotions. It helps anchor you into...

I continue exploring the changes in our community here in Champaign/Urbana and all of Illinois, that occurred virtually overnight. I also...

I continue processing the pandemic and what sheltering place is like. Although I reject the concept of 'social distancing' I fully...

This is day two of our collective awareness of just how much covid 19 would change our lives. Anxiety, depression, anger, stress,...

This week, I am going to tell the story of Sally. Sally will manage to be passive, passive-aggressive & aggressive all in one very long day.

I’ve found a handful of apps that are useful to help manage a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and panic attacks