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- Ageing, Coping Skills, Depression, Friendship, Health, Psychoeducation, Relationships, Senior Citizens
Nurturing Friendships Later in Life
Introduction Nurturing friendships later in life is vitally important to both our physical health and mental health. Today’s blog post will be a departure from the traditional type of blog post published here at The Heart’s Way,…
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Coping Skills, Depression, Guided Imagery, Health, Inspiration, Music Therapy, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Winning the Battle Against Depression
Introduction Depression is not fun. It is like being in a war that we didn’t ask for. A battle we didn’t sign up to fight. Even though depression is unwanted, and many times unexpected, it happens to…
- Anxiety, Bibliotherapy, Breath Work, Chronic Pain, Cold Weather, Coping Skills, Guided Imagery, Health, Pain Management, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Just Breathe
Introduction Breathing is essential to our lives. We all know this, but the majority of the time we pay little or no attention to it. Breathing is remarkable because it is the only bodily function that is…
Don’t Let Cold Weather Freeze You in Your Tracks! Cold Weather Tips
I may be “dating” myself, but I can’t help but think of several holiday song lyrics as I pen type this post. Lyrics like Baby it’s Cold Outside or Let it Snow, let it Snow, let it…
- Anxiety, Christmas, Emotional Support Animals, Grief, Health, Pain Management, Stress Management, Trauma
O Christmas Paws, O Christmas Paws (a doggie Christmas story)
Just a little doggie Christmas story, to “take pause paws,” relax, and reflect. A DOG LOVER Ahh…the beautiful sound of Christmas carolers! Can you hear them singing? O Christmas Paws, O Christmas Paws…hmm, what??? Isn’t that supposed…
- Bibliotherapy, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Guided Imagery, Health, Pain Management, Perception of Pain, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Pain Management: Alternative Treatment Approaches
Introduction Pain Management: Alternative Treatment Approaches is part 3 in the series: When You or Your Loved One is in Pain. In this article we will explore various mental health and complementary treatment approaches for pain, for…
Pain Versus Suffering
Pain Versus Suffering is part 2 in the series, When You or Your Loved One is in Pain. We will be taking a look at the emotional and psychological aspects of pain…as well as the concept of…
How Do We Sense Pain?
In my 38 years as a Clinical Social Worker in the mental health profession I worked with many people who experienced physical pain. Some had acute pain and others chronic pain. Pain as a result of accidents…
- Bibliotherapy, Book Review, Coping Skills, Decision-making, Health, Relationships, Stress Management
“Hanger Management” Bookish First Book Review
Susan Albers, Psy D has hit the mark with a topic that is so very relevant, especially in today’s stressful environment. “Hanger Management” explores the role that hanger (hunger + anger) plays in our lives today. From…
Kindness
In today’s world we are all too familiar with doubt, despair, and disappointment. 2020 has brought with it many challenges that we have never previously experienced in our collective lifetimes. Covid-19 has ushered in fear, anxiety, sadness,…
Feeling Overwhelmed?
I’ll be the first to admit that I take on more than I can (or should) handle. Feeling Overwhelmed? I know that I’ve experienced the physical and emotional toll that feeling overwhelmed can take. Procrastination. Self doubt. …