Why practice? Specifically, why practice mediating, moving, and/or praying mindfully DAILY? Because it trains our brains during times of calm how to better respond in times of anxiety, pressure, or stress. It is like soccer practice versus the big match: we cultivate the skills and muscle memory mindfully when we have the time and space [...]
While clinical health services exist for service members with existing mental health conditions like posttraumatic stress, they are not stemming the rising tide of service suicides. A new approach to mental health intervention and suicide prevention in military-connected personnel is required, one that speaks to the participatory, hard-working ethos of military culture. Social work and [...]
Ya, me too. But I think that's because somewhere deep down I know I need to. I need to just. Let. It. Go. So, I got to thinkin' - I'm probably not the only one who's felt this way! And as we approach the New Year and goals and resolutions galore begin to crop up [...]
This past Monday night, I was graciously asked to speak at the Real Life Book Club meeting hosted by Susannah Campora. Her group of dynamic Denver women are currently reading Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection, and Susannah felt my work was very much akin to Brené’s and, therefore, it would be great to connect [...]
In 2011, at least 23% of auto collisions involved cell phones. I felt inspired to write this iteration of "Simple Tip Tuesday" because of an accident I had last week. Don't worry, I'm ok. I didn't have an accent really. Rather, it's that I accidentally left my cell phone behind when I departed in the wee [...]
(Another video blog - hooray! Read, then watch. Rinse and repeat as necessary.) Last week I was all about telling you to "shut your mouth and breathe!" Well, now I need you to open your mouth (you gotta get that food in somehow!) yet stay in that mindset you cultivated through your conscious breathing. I [...]
