Thoughts on the New Year | Marty Laska, LPCC-S, LICDC-S, ACHT
Written by Marty Laska, LPCC-S, LICDC-S, ACHT Here are some thoughts I am moved to share: I have read many lists, books and listened to many teachers on the topic of what a person should do if they want to be successful, spiritual, mature… and so on. What I am reminded is this: all the lists or requirements are developed by someone else. And even if we make our own list, there is a...
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First, let’s talk about trauma. There are all kinds of trauma both physical (like a serious injury) or emotional (like an assault). Sometimes there is a combination of both. We all have a pretty solid grasp on how our bodies can heal from physical trauma, but healing from emotional trauma is not so clear. Here’s a common example that illustrates this. We have all gotten a splinter at some point....
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Relationships can be stressful. From the very first date you might be worrying, ‘Do I look ok in this outfit?’, ‘What if there are awkward silences during dinner?’ and ‘Is he/she going to like me?’ And it gets more complicated from there, because being in a relationship, getting to know someone and building intimacy requires being vulnerable. This is hard for anyone. Now lets add on top of...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Private Yoga
Perhaps one of your New Year’s resolutions this January is to get your health back on track. Yoga could be a great option for you as it can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, chronic pain, flexibility… the list goes on. But joining a yoga class can be intimidating, especially if you are new to yoga. You may not have thought about doing a private yoga class (just you and your instructor), or...
Read MoreBattling Winter Boredom at Home
We all know the feeling that comes around during January where the Holidays are over, so now what? It’s cold outside and we are more inclined than ever to just sit around inside. You also could be battling Seasonal Depression, which makes getting anything done even more difficult. Here is a list of things you can do inside that will also help you get moving and stay moving. Organize a...
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