by Ali Barnum | Feb 23, 2023 | Art Therapy, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Support
There are so many benefits of art therapy that I discuss often. Examples include promoting emotional resilience, coping with stressors, calming anxiety, and expressing yourself when words are too difficult. However, there are also some art therapy risks to be aware...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 30, 2023 | Meditation, Skills, Sleep, Support, Tools
Sleep is an essential part of our daily routine. It allows our bodies to rest and repair, and it helps to keep our minds sharp and alert. However, many people struggle to get a good night’s sleep, whether this is due to poor sleep hygiene or other issues such as...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 27, 2023 | Mental Health, Skills, Support, Tools
Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as “belly breathing” or “deep breathing,” is a technique that involves breathing deeply into the diaphragm, rather than shallowly into the chest. The diaphragm is a muscle located at the base of the lungs...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 25, 2023 | Intention, Mental Health, Skills, Support, Tools
We talk about it a lot these days, but what do you know about the importance of self care? Self-care is the practice of taking care of yourself, both physically and mentally, in order to maintain overall well-being. It can take many forms, including exercise, eating...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 16, 2023 | Anxiety, Coping, Mental Health, Skills, Support
When I talk with clients about coping with their anxiety symptoms, they often know methods of treating anxiety symptoms in the moment. Or, at the very least, they know about practices like deep breathing. These techniques are useful for situations like panic attacks....
by Ali Barnum | Jan 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Awareness, Intention, Mental Health, Skills, Support, Tools
Did you know that decluttering is good for your mental health? You might be surprised to find positive mental health benefits from going through your closets and getting rid of things that no longer serve you. Freeing up our physical space and letting go of extraneous...
