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Category Archives: Mindfulness
Using Our Tech in Healthy Ways
The APA continually publishes articles of general interest, including the following advice for dealing with our phones and computers: Don’t use phones behind the wheel. Thousands of Americans are killed each year by distracted driving. When you’re in the car, … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Wellness, Mindfulness, Self-help, Technology
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Caregiver Support
Taking on the Job Identify your support team. Who else shares the burden? Recognize that although we may feel alone, there are usually others we can lean on to a greater or lesser degree. Be realistic with yourself about what … Continue reading
Posted in Family Support, Health and Wellness, Mindfulness, Relationships, Self-help
Tagged caregiving, mindfulness, relationships, self-care
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More Writing Prompts for Fun and (therapeutic) Profit
Make several lists: 1. phases of my life 2. people in my life 3. places in my life 4. places in my head 5. the world outside my hometown – people/places/events I relate to or feel something about 6. things … Continue reading
The Ineffable Cheerfulness of Acknowledging Suffering and Impermanence
Some friends and family members have decided to read selected Buddhist teachings and talk about them together, all with our own reasons for doing it. My main reason is that it makes me cheerful. Roshi’s famous quote – “Life is … Continue reading
Karla’s Anxiety Management Plan, Or How to Stop Dithering and Actually Get the Work Done
I’ve been blogging on and off for years. Some versions of my blog have disappeared – some have become inaccessible for inexplicable (to me) tech reasons – one long series of posts I can still read but not modify. Those posts … Continue reading
Meditating
So I’ve been meditating fairly regularly each morning for awhile, on the recommendation of contemplative traditions across multiple continents and thousands of years. The idea of meditation is very appealing to my introspective personality. I’ve had a couple of interesting, … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Wellness, Mindfulness, Self-help
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Toolkit: Mini Relaxation Techniques
Dealing effectively with an anxiety disorder requires a two-pronged approach. First, we must develop a personalized daily routine for general anxiety reduction. This should probably include enjoyable physical exercise (with stretches – yoga is a good option), good sleep hygiene, … Continue reading
Book (p)Review: The Very Best Resource Book EVER
I go through fads and phases of being in love with and recommending specific books to my patients. This one is the bible of relaxation/stress management. I’ve been using it on and off since my days as a biofeedback therapist … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Wellness, Mindfulness
Tagged books, relaxation, resources, stress
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The Mental Health Value of Gardens
We went with the students on a trip to the Northern cities of York and Edinburgh, but took time on the way back for a stay of several days in the Lake District of Wordsworth and Coleridge. Especially coming from … Continue reading
Toolkit: More Focus Phrases for Mindfulness Practice
Here are a few more phrases which I like to use (one at a time) when I am meditating. The list is modified and expanded from a presentation by colleague Peggy Muench at our monthly case consult meeting: Take more … Continue reading
Karla Bennion PhD 