Posts by Lauren Robbins
What is positive body image? (And how do I get it?)
Body image is something we all have. We all have awareness of our bodies in space, and judgments attached to this awareness. But it is our degree of judgment and…
Read MoreFriendship Breakups: Let’s normalize it.
Let’s face it, friendship breakups happen and they are normal to experience. Additionally, they can feel harder to go through than romantic relationship break ups, especially when there is history.…
Read MorePsychological Flexibility: One Approach to a More Mindful, Values-Driven Life
Psychological flexibility is a term used to describe the process of adapting to challenges by staying in the present and attuning to personal values. It can be broken down into…
Read MoreA 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…
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