The holidays are over and the decorations are put away for many of us as the new year is here. The end of the year is always a time of reflection, both on the past year and the year to come. It is also an opportunity to start fresh, which can carry both promise andContinue reading “Knock Out Holiday Stress Tip #4 – Anti-Resolution Stress”
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Overcoming Self-Injury Group for Adolescent Girls 12 – 18 January – March Agenda
January 14th – Healthy Friendships During this session we will discuss aspects of healthy friendships and how to recognize when they are not. January 21st – Yoga Jennifer will lead our group in some Asana Yoga, meditation, and breath work. February 4th – Self-Esteem We will use Virginia Satir’s Self-Esteem Tool Kit to learn aboutContinue reading “Overcoming Self-Injury Group for Adolescent Girls 12 – 18 January – March Agenda”
Knock Out Holiday Stress Tip # 3 – Mindfulness
Between stimulus and response there’s a space, in that space lies our power to choose our response, in our response lies our growth and our freedom.” -Viktor Frankl, Holocaust survivor There are presents to wrap. Holiday cards to mail. And for the life of you, you can’t remember why you thought it’d be a goodContinue reading “Knock Out Holiday Stress Tip # 3 – Mindfulness”
Knock Out Holiday Stress Tip #2 – Creativity
If you’ve been following the Knock-Out Stress Blog Series so far, you know that meditation is a great form of stress relief. Although one of the best forms of stress relief, it’s also one of the least popular options because it’s difficult for people in our fast-paced society to let their minds “be still” longContinue reading “Knock Out Holiday Stress Tip #2 – Creativity”
Knock Out Holiday Stress Tip #1 – Exercise!
Whether it’s the slight chill in the air, the holiday decorations, or the hustle and bustle of everyone hurrying to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones, there’s no denying that the holiday season is upon us. And what does that mean? Joy, of course. But also increased stress. A study performed by theContinue reading “Knock Out Holiday Stress Tip #1 – Exercise!”