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How to Help Your Child Learn Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a topic that has received a lot of attention from psychology and wellness gurus in recent years. It refers to being present in the moment and cultivating an awareness, non-judgment, and acceptance of one's feelings, thoughts, and body. There are numerous benefits of mindfulness; those who regularly engage in meditative mindfulness practices report reduced stress, better sleep, improved productivity, lower levels of stress and bodily discomfort and pain, and even weight loss.
Managing Technology Overload: Studio 5
Have you ever looked around in a public place to see how many people were using their phones (texting, surfing the web, etc.)? It's usually a lot, and truthfully it can be a little discouraging to witness individuals staring at their screens instead of talking to one another. Please don't misunderstand, I am a huge advocate of technology; it's profoundly changed my life and career for the better! Still, we all know that things can get out of hand if we let them. Digital overload affects our ability to process information cognitively, to be mindful of our own experience, and to be present with other people. Here are some ways to help you manage your technology use (instead of letting it control you):
Heterosexuality isn't 'a choice', neither is Homosexuality
A concerned therapist's response to Meridian article "Can we teach our children to choose heterosexuality?"As a mental health therapist, a wife, mother, a niece, and aunt, a daughter, a friend, a neighbor, and sister in the Gospel I felt a responsibility to respond to the article published yesterday in Meridian Magazine titled written by JeaNette Goates Smith, “Can we teach our children to choose heterosexuality?” Thankfully, Meridian has removed this article from their website.