Compassionate Counseling, LLC

"A solid self-care checklist will reflect your specific needs, habits, and time considerations. It might take a little effort to develop, but you’ll probably find this investment entirely worth it in the long run." https://www.healthline.com/health/self-care-checklist

"Changing your mindset has nothing to do with disregarding what is negative about the situation. Changing your mindset is about recognizing your ability to control your response to a stressor." https://elemental.medium.com/a-pandemic-winter-doesnt-have-

"Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Coping with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger."

"But there is a growing body of research that indicates that technology, and particularly smartphones, may affect what moments will be encoded into our memories and what, years later, even a photo or a social media post won’t be able to resurface."

"Disagreements are an inevitable component of all relationships. No two people are identical in thought and belief patterns, regardless of how similar they might be. Even in the strongest relationships, conflicting needs and opinions arise from time to time. Avoiding conflict is therefore an uphill battle, so instead, learn how to navigate these challenges in more effective and compassionate ways."

"Progressive muscle relaxation therapy is one of the simplest science-backed treatments for anxiety."

You may be familiar with love languages, but have you ever heard of "routes of safety?" This model is based on the Polyvagal Theory and shows how the state of our nervous system and our sense of safety plays a key part in our mental health and in our relationships. What do you think of these "trauma-informed love languages?" What is your route of safety?

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"Because of the chaos caused by COVID-19 and other crises, you may be feeling overwhelmed. This is known as 'crisis fatigue,' and there are ways you can overcome it."

"In many cases, chiropractors do utilize techniques that produce sound, similar to cracking one’s joints. In some cases, however, they do not. The fact that these videos have become popular (viral even), garnering millions of views, is surprising. It’s one thing to receive a spinal adjustment, but to watch it take place (over video, no less) and experience relief in doing so seems perplexing. You read that correctly: Some observers actually experience relaxation, pain relief even, by simply watching these videos."