Feb 05
I am busy this next week preparing for a workshop to train therapists and coaches on how to use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am excited and nervous at the same time. Since my attention is focused on ACT, I’ll share with you some information about it. Most of my posts fall under the …
Jan 22
Feeding a Painful Wolf or a Compassionate Heart: A Native American grandfather was talking to his grandson about how he felt. He said, “I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is the vengeful, angry violent one. The other wolf is the loving compassionate one.” The grandson asked him, …
Dec 20
Have you been busy? This is the time of year when nature slows down and we speed up with busy activities. Let me tell you what I want to do. I want to just hibernate like bears and turtles do or migrate south like some birds do. Either way the days are shorter the nights are …
Dec 06
How are you doing? What do you struggle with during the holidays? Would you like a truck load of tips on how to bounce through the next few weeks? I read an article, Holiday Craze, written by Jocelyn M. Hilling, an on-line colleague friend of mine. She is the owner of At Peace Therapy Center. Once I read Jocelyn’s …
Dec 05
The end of the year is quickly approaching. As I look back over the last year concerning commitments I made to myself the one that stands out most is creating balance in my life. An activity I committed to doing was to exercise more and be outdoors. Hiking was the perfect choice. I live near the foothills of the …
Jul 31
I am participating in a two day workshop this weekend on Disarming Anxiety and Depression with John Forsyth, Ph.D. He writes a blog titled Peace of Mind for Psychology Today and has published several books. You can click the links rather than me telling you about him. Hence, you can learn about him for yourself. Meanwhile, I am …
Jul 17
I have spent some time researching articles on medication and mental health and let me tell you, there is an ongoing debate concerning how to help people who suffer from mental illness. Before telling you about the best articles I read I am want to share with you a list of lifestyle behaviors that can have an impact on …
May 08
You may have noticed I did not post last week. I took the week off from social media and connected to others through face to face meetings. Since I am an extrovert, I love to be with people. Hence, I gave myself a break and did some self-care. As part of my self-care, I met with Tamara Suttle …
Mar 08
What can you do to help another who is saying hurtful things about themselves? Better yet, what can you do when you are engaged in negative self-talk? You can offer up a plate of kind caring compassion. You can show you are concerned. We all suffer and experience pain from our imperfect human condition. Make the effort to understand your humanness. …
Feb 22
What your mind tells you may not be accurate. Using mindfulness skills helps you create a perspective of noticing your mind. Learn to be aware of your mind by becoming the observer. Rather than fusing with your thoughts as if they are reality you can learn to see your thoughts for what they actually are. Thoughts. If you like …
Brenda Bomgardner, MA, NCC
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