Posts by Lauren Robbins
A Breath-Centering Meditation
Anchor your body with a breath meditation for centering. (6 minute meditation) Meditation recording by Emily Wyman, MA (meditation script by Sean Fargo) Photo by Brady Knoll via Pexels
Read MoreGuided Imagery Meditation
A guided meditation to observe areas of tension in the body and direct soothing color (energy) towards the tension. (2 minute meditation) Meditation by Abbie Vander Maten, MSW, LICSW Photo…
Read MoreOpen Dialogue in the Therapeutic Relationship
The Importance of the Therapeutic Alliance Individuals attending therapy commit to a professional relationship as a means of reflection and growth. This means the client-therapist relationship itself is instrumental…
Read MoreNoticing: A quick guide for parents to See the Good in their children
“Noticing” is a parenting tactic that asks parents to actively notice and acknowledge out loud to a child when they see their child engage with positive behaviors and efforts. This…
Read MoreJournal Prompts for Transitioning Seasons
With each change of season, we can find ourselves presented with an opportunity to pause, reflect, and connect with ourselves and what gives us meaning. The changes around us can…
Read MoreWaterfall Guided Meditation
Find peace and let go of stress and worry with this guided nature meditation. (7 minute meditation) Recording by Rachael Gardner, MA, LPCC, LADC Photo by Richard Griffiths on Unsplash…
Read MoreGarden Imagery Guided Meditation
Relax into your body and let go of worries during this garden guided meditation. (7 minute guided meditation) Recording by Rachael Gardner, MA, LPCC, LADC Photo by Gayatri Malhotra on…
Read More5 Helpful Skills for Parenting Teenagers
Let’s face it, parenting teenagers can be a difficult job. They are facing the developmental task of creating their own identity and at times that includes testing the limits and…
Read MoreAbortions: Let’s Talk About Them
Nearly one in four women will have an abortion at some point in their life. Due to societal debates and stigma, however, many people are unaware of and misinformed about…
Read MoreValues: What Are they Good For? Absolutely Everything!
“Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.” – Elvis Presley In a world that seems to become more chaotic and…
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