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“Grounding in the body provides an anchor to steady your attention instead of losing your centre.” Oren Jay Sofer Grounding is a self-soothing skill that involves many different techniques or activities. I am starting this month’s posts with grounding because I will be introducing breathwork, visualization, and the use of a container in the next… Continue reading Grounding as an Antidote to Stress

“Self-care is how you take your power back” ~ Lalah Delia Dear Readers, Sometimes the world of mental health self-care and wellness can be overwhelming. Which yoga video do you choose? Is yoga actually good for your body? One self-help expert says that you need boundaries, and another says that boundaries are selfish. How confusing… Continue reading The Four “Rs” of Recovery: Rest, Resources, Resilience, Regulation

“Creating artwork allows your mind to be in a safe place while it contemplates the tougher issues you are dealing with. One can use the tools of brush, paint, pastels, crayons, etc. to expose and even for a short time color those issues in a different light.” ~ George E. Miller Dear Readers, Many people… Continue reading Therapeutic Art and Recovery: A Powerful Combination

Mental Health is not a destination but a journey ~ Healthyplace.com Dear Readers, Having spent Thanksgiving with my parents, I am thankful that, despite immense challenges my family has faced because of mental illness and substance use, we still support each other. I am proud that my mom has gone on to help other families… Continue reading What is Mental Health Recovery?

"You are not your illness. You have an individual story to tell. You have a name, a history, a personality. Staying yourself is part of the battle." ~ Julian Seifter Dear Readers, From the time I had my first episode of mental illness at age fifteen, I have been on a journey of recovery, although… Continue reading Welcome to Mapping Mental Health: A Therapeutic Arts Journey