In his book, “A Whole New Mind,” author Pink explores how we are moving into the “Conceptual Age” from the “Information Age” where right-brain qualities will dominate. He theorizes that due to abundance of materials, automation of processes, and finding cheaper labor overseas, our society will need to depend on qualities such as creativity andContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink”
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Katie’s Bookshelf: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
“The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brene Brown is one of her earlier works but such a “go to.” It’s a book on letting go of our perceptions and “shoulds” of who we are supposed to be and cultivating who we are. Much of Brown’s work focuses on shame, vulnerability, authenticity, and empathy. One of herContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown”
Katie’s Bookshelf: Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz
Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz covers the basics of the therapeutic model that works with our internal parts. Schwartz developed the model to help us understand our inner workings better and as a way to “be curious” about all of our parts instead of judging and shaming. This concept ofContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz”
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”
“Cool Down Basket”
I began to develop this idea 2 years ago after I received a basket full of Christmas goodies and had no foreseeable use for the basket. So the “Cool Down Basket” was born! As an Outpatient Therapist, I regularly meet with people who are anxious in my office and need something to take the edgeContinue reading ““Cool Down Basket””