Stay true to your inner most desires and set intentions. You will be pleasantly surprised with what you accomplish and where it leads you.

While therapy that brings awareness and tools that can be applied to your physiological state our four legged canine friends can help you regulate your nervous system outside of the therapy room.    Their unconditional love for their caretakers, their non judgemental presence and the joy they can bring from just watching them do something endearing can shift your nervous system, even if it is a brief shift, into parasympathetic, where there is a sense of ease and calm.  

Often a traumatic experience from a long time ago can show up in the here-and-now and most people won’t be aware that their response to something in the present moment has roots in something from years ago.

This nutritious, easy to make side dish is perfect for summer celebrations.

If you find yourself craving for something crunchy and cold, but not too sweet or rich the recipe below for Cole slaw could be just what your tummy was calling for. It’s full of fiber, phytonutrients, calcium and protein and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Perfect as a side for grilled burgers, fish and BBQ or a mid-afternoon snack.

No wonder we look at our phones so many times during the day; we are looking for that something or a distraction, a respite where we can disconnect from the feels that come up for all of us in response to our current reality. But, the distraction only gives us temporary relief - the feels don’t go away. By giving yourself a lot of time to slowly shift this habit as well as a lot of space for relapses and not judging yourself for the relapse, you can eventually become aware of what you want a distraction from and like magic, you will start looking at your phone less.

Now, a new research study published in Cell Reports Medicine January 2023 found that slow and deep inhales through the nose followed by slow and full exhales through the mouth (‘cyclic sighing’) was most effective at improving mood and reducing anxiety - even more effective than mindfulness meditation - when practiced at least five minutes per day for 28 days.