Inspiration is everywhere.
Below is a curation of resources, tips, sharables, and sunshine.
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RESOURCES:
Learning More
Despite being a decades-long practice, EMDR is still new to many. These EMDRIA resources can be helpful for those looking to educate themselves about the practice and process.
What is EMDR Therapy?
A brief introduction.
Our Healing Journeys
First-hand experience with EMDR.
EMDR for All
Prince Harry shares his own journey.
SHARE WORTHY:
What We’re Loving
The type of things that you find and immediately want to share with your inner circle. This ever-growing list includes fun finds, things that are bringing us joy, skills we’ve implemented into our own lives, and essential resources.
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Respond to 26 prompts with an always/sometimes/never rating scale to assess the compassion you give yourself
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If the Golden Rule means treating others the way we want to be treated, that means including ourselves. Being compassionate towards our own needs in a significant starting block in your self care journey.
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As a designer and author , Ingrid has made her world into a snowglobe of joy and is sharing her tips and tricks through her School of Joy and Aesthetics of Joy.
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Ingrid has not only found strategies for we can bring more joy into life, but also provides strategies for how joy can be found in our home and implemented into every moment.
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Often called “moving meditation”, tai chi uses movements inspired by nature to allow for calm breathing and mindfulness.
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Being centered in ourselves and nature is core to our mission of whole body health. There’s great videos, such as this one, that are great guides.
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline is an amazing source for immediate help and informational resources for those who find themselves in unhealthy relationships.
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Not only do they have instant help in the form of a hotline, chatline, and textline, they also have links so many other resources. Even if you aren’t sure of what you need, or if you’re looking to support someone else, they have a variety of information about healthy relationships and living.
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Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as deep breathing or belly breathing, is a technique that involves using the diaphragm muscle to inhale and exhale.
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Deep breathing that comes from your core or belly can have calming effects in the way it engages your mind and body. This type of breathing is perfect to have in your toolkit for a variety of situations.
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Qigong and yoga are both mind-body practices that use breath and movement to improve health and well-being. Qigong originated in China, while yoga originated in India. These videos use movements integrated between the two.
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Both practices use breath to move energy, invoke a meditative state, and aim to improve body health and quiet the mind. You can choose a video that targets your goals.
Music Inspired Art
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Synesthesia is when your brain routes sensory information through multiple unrelated senses, causing you to experience more than one sense simultaneously. Artists with synesthesia create art based on what they see while listening to music.
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Artists such as Julia Hamilton, Sarah Kraning, Melissa McCracken, & Cassandra Lynn Miller, who experience this unique phenomenon create stunning works of art. Seeing colors associated with sounds of beloved songs creates fascinating visuals.
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This Massachusetts-based tea shop that was started in 1999 by Mark Eli Mooradian (MEM). Today they still focus on nature, high quality ingredients and can be found throughout New England.
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Tea is a great alternative for anyone trying to adjust their caffeine intake. Sipping tea is a great way for anyone looking to try mindfulness. We love that tea is a natural product with a variety of uses, such as energy or relaxation.