Emotions are not just in our minds. We carry emotions in our bodies. No-brainer, right? Before I continue, I want to address a question I got about the practices I write about here. Obviously, I will not claim that any of these will magically have anyone recover from mental health challenges. However, we also know […]
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Feeling Safe
Recently I had a conversation with a friend/colleague about feeling safe. We did a little experiment: I asked him, “Do you feel safe right now?”. At first he answered, “Yes, of course!”, but after a few moments he noticed that he had thoughts that bubbled up that definitely countered his original answer. Thoughts like, “What […]
Embracing Self-Compassion: Learning to Be Patient with Mental Health Challenges
I know how easy it can be to feel frustrated and impatient with ourselves. We often set high expectations and beat ourselves up when we don’t meet them, leading to a cycle of negative self-talk and self-blame. However, through my own journey, I’ve learned the importance of being patient with myself and embracing self-compassion in […]
January Year of the Peer Theme – Advocacy
Celebrating Year of the Peer 2023 The first theme of the Year of the Peer is Advocacy. Advocacy can be when we as peers speak in front of legislative representatives. During January, legislators are considering how to spend money in various capacities. Mental health advocates, as well as people representing other areas of need, go […]