What Moves Us
Blogs exploring mental health, healing, and growth.
Fascia: The Missing Link in the Wellness Industry
Until recently, fascia was considered 'packing material' that didn't serve any significant purpose. It was discarded so the most important parts of the body – the bones, muscles and organs – could be reached, studied and worked on. We now know, however, that the health of our fascia fundamentally contributes to our wellbeing. Healthy fascia is springy and resilient when it is hydrated, which allows muscles, joints, organs, and nerves to function properly. Here are some tips and tricks for keeping this vital organ healthy and hydrated.
Play Therapy Skills and How YOU Can Help!
In play therapy, I use simple, yet effective skills to show the client that I am paying attention to them and only them. I want them to know that I am interested and excited to see what they have to show me! This one-on-one, direct attention is something that not all children have the opportunity to experience, with classrooms of 20+ students, potentially siblings at home, and how busy caregivers’ lives can tend to be! Here are some of the skills that I use during play therapy.
Nutrition and Mental Wellness
We have all experienced the tired, sluggish feeling we get from eating too much turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, so you probably already know that what you eat can affect more than just your waistline. But did you know that there is a link between nutrition and mental wellness? To help keep your mood stable and blood sugar levels under control during this busy holiday season, try some of these easy tips.
5 Things to Look for in a Therapist
Finding a therapist can be hard work! There are many factors to take into consideration. This post attempts to answer some of the logistical questions you may have during this crucial first step in your therapeutic process.
7 Ways to Manage Anxiety in Unchartered Territory
The one thing that we can count on in life is change; yet, so many of us fear and resist it. Anxiety comes from a fear of the unknown – we want to control what we think is going to happen even though we have no way of foreseeing the future. How do we manage anxiety when dealing with change?