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Ring in the Rituals
For over a decade, Barbara Jandu has engaged in an annual ritual of finding one word to ring in the New Year, rather than setting resolutions she’s unlikely to keep. In recent years, researchers have noted mental health benefits from engaging in meaningful rituals…
Mindset Matters
At some point along each of our paths, we must decide how we want to view ourselves and the world around us. But it isn’t always as simple as a one-time reframe. Barbara Jandu discusses how to reframe your view and maintain a healthy mindset.
June Bloom
As we enter spring with blooming flowers and wonderful weather, Barbara Jandu, AMFT, explores the experience of blooming internally and how we can get there.
What’s Your Word?
About a decade ago, I replaced the annual tradition of writing New Year’s Resolutions - (that I usually broke by the end of January) with a single word to bear in mind throughout the year. Here’s how you can too!
Elusive Emotions
We humans tend to struggle with feelings in a variety of ways. Whatever your particular struggle, there are some concrete ways to make peace with these emotions that can at times seem overwhelming, and instead use them for their intended purposes.
The Art of Self-Care
Many of us already have a lot of great ideas about self-care. Maybe you think of bubble baths, comfort food, exercise, meditation, or a glass of wine. While those things are wonderful, they represent a limited view of self-care. Instead of another to do list, self-care can be seen as more like a life philosophy—a life of caring for the whole self.
Getting Grounded
Have you ever tried to relax, only to find yourself feeling more stressed or even triggered in the process? If this happens to you, you may want to try grounding instead. Grounding techniques are a bit different from relaxation strategies, in that they are designed to bring your attention to the present moment, especially if you’re stuck thinking of something that happened in the past. If you incorporate an element of something you find spiritually healing as well, grounding can be a powerful way to remind yourself that you’re safe.