This viral video was shared in a group recently and it stopped me in my tracks. Watch what he does in the first video (3 min) and then listen to what he says about that experience in the second video (4 min). And then I’ll share about how this captures where we are going...
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Overwhelmed? Take these 3 steps.
It is that time of year. So much is going on and coming up. And, that is natural. When overwhelm hits, it feels like you need to do all the things. What actually needs to happen is taking a step back. Not much good comes from action that is done out of an unregulated...
Give this Gift: it’s free and it will make your holiday sweeter
Have you seen the Mr. Rogers movie? If you haven’t, the part I loved the most (without giving anything away) is how aware he was of others. Somewhere along the line in your holiday season this year, there will be someone who is making a celebration possible or making an effort bring in the...
The One Question to Ask Yourself in Overwhelming, Intense Moments
Every human has them. No matter how much work you have done on yourself. No matter how many skills you have. Overwhelming times descend upon us all. It could feel like anger, like panic, like fear. Any kind of intensity. Here’s the ONE question you can ask yourself that can get you closer to...
Fall Check-in and Holiday Preparation
A couple of months ago, we wrote a post about the Top 5 Back to School Tips from One Heart Therapists. We thought it would be a good time to check back in about those! And to support you in starting to consider what your holiday season is going to look like and how...
One Way Conflict Can Be Good News For You Every Time
What if your spouse, loved one, best friend is not the bad guy? What if you aren’t either? Let’s be honest, sometimes it feels good that the other person is the “bad guy”. Then we get to be right, justified and safe. At the same time, we know that actually isn’t worth much in...
Community Resource: My Ed Therapist
You know when you are talking with someone and you can tell they are super passionate about what they do? That’s my experience of Stephanie Pitts, Educational Therapist and owner of My Ed Therapist in Redondo Beach, CA. I knew about educational therapy before I met Stephanie, but I was never as interested in...
Resource: The Empowered Family (teaching kids body safety, boundaries and consent)
I was having a conversation at the gym this morning with my running coach about how there has been a change in the last decade related to what people are looking for when they come to therapy. Of course, people contact us when they are in difficult situations. Naturally. AND, at an increasing rate,...
What Blocks Your Ability to Practice Empathy?
So, you know how to be empathetic, but why don’t you always practice it? Last week we shared a video on illustrating empathy. It is about connection and presence. Even though you know how to do that, you might not always handle situations with connection and presence. 3 Things that Get in the Way...
A Sweet 3 Minute Video to Help You Show Up Better for the Ones You Love
Whether you know a lot about empathy or not, this is worth the 3 minutes. Brene Brown gets across such vital information in an accessible way with her humor and relatability. This short cartoon is a great reminder or great way see how to build empathy into daily interactions. Great for kid too!...