Category: Appreciation

  • Therapy Thursday

    Kristin McGee shared this Dear Abby column in her newsletter this week. Like Kristin, my Grandma also read Dear Abby’s column and I remember my Grandma (and Mom) sharing Dear Abby’s insightful words with me during my childhood. As we move forward into 2025, we need to treat our bodies (and minds) with loving kindness…

  • Welcome January. Happy 2025!

    This month, start the year with kindness, to others and yourself.

  • Make Christmas Special for You

    Make Christmas Special for You

    Merry Christmas from my heart to yours! Spend the holidays the way YOU want to. If that means not going home, or eating pizza instead of the ham everyone else always eats, whatever it is, just do what makes you truly happy. — A. Pawlowski Which tree are you this season? I am a little bit of…

  • Welcome December

    This month, discover peaceful moments together with friends and family.

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving is not about a huge turkey and more feast or the grand consumer discounts. While these things may make us happy, will they bring us lasting fulfillment or temporary pleasure? Thanksgiving is about the quality time shared with friends and family (fur babies included) counting our blessings and being grateful for all in our lives, no matter how small.…

  • Welcome November

    This month, look for the good in the world.

  • Therapy Thursday

    Therapy Thursday

    Autumn Affirmations Appreciation is Life-Affirming At this time of the year, be grateful for what you have and the strength that will carry you through the coming winter months. I appreciate where I am in my life right now. I celebrate my achievements and learn from each experience. Every day I learn something new about myself.…

  • Welcome October

    Find ways to calm your busy mind this month.

  • Mindful Monday

    Asking for Help Seeking help is a sign of strength because no one can manage everything alone. Build your support team. Identify individuals for: Words of encouragement Problem solving advice Physical discomfort Spiritual support Counseling Mentorship And, fun and laughter!             Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Self-Compassion What do you need right now? What do you long to hear from others? Write 3 well wishes to yourself by filling in the blank: “May I __________.” Close your eyes, and say out loud these statements slowly to yourself. *If speaking out loud is not available to you now, write down the statements…