Self-soothing through touch is a phenomenal way to regulate our emotions. Let’s continue with self-soothing and the ways to do it. The last time we talked about self-soothing, we talked about taste. Touch is another way to self-soothe. Notice how things feel. You can relax in the sun, do some stretching, massage, or swim. Enjoy […]
Archives for June 2020
Racism and Its Effects on Mental Health
This webinar focuses on the negative impact of racism on mental health symptoms for people of color. Coping resources are included. http://adaa.org/webinar/consumer/effects-racism-mental-health-how-cope
Black Lives Matter: You Are Not Alone
Our country is experiencing some tough times. It is not a coincidence that we’re seeing protests against racism during a pandemic, which places a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 on Black communities. Black Lives Matter and you are not alone. Health professionals all over the country are in support of the protests against systemic racism. These […]
Self-Soothing and Healthy Food: Make It Tasty
Self-soothing and healthy food meet mindful eating. We can also self-soothe by taste, and it needn’t be anything more than a small treat. A small bit of something delicious can uplift your mood when dealing with a stressful moment.