Do you find you accept responsibility for a loved one’s emotions or actions? Are you constantly trying to please others? Do you neglect your own needs and have difficulty setting realistic personal boundaries? Do you often feel resentful yet have difficulty...
Caregiver Mental Health and Burnout
In the U.S., the number of people aged 65 or older is expected to more than double in the coming decades, from 46 million to 98 million. And all of these older people will at some point most likely face one or more health crises. From chronic disease to mobility...
Coping with the Holidays After Loss
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones. But for those who have suffered a recent loss, the holidays can be painful and isolating. Here are some ways you can cope with the holidays after a loss: Recognize You are Not Alone It’s...
New Divorce Support Group
Mindfully Healing is hosting a new Divorce Support Group, below are the details: OVERVIEW: Support Group addressing the crises of relationship dissolution. This group provides support and resources for men and women facing issues related to divorce. The aim is to help...
Couples Negative Cycle – EFT Worksheet
Negative Cycle EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Worksheets Below are two worksheets to help couples become familiar and map out their negative cycle(s). One of the first tasks of a therapist is to determine the cycle of negative interactions of a couple, which is...
Interview: Sherry James – After The Suicide: Leading With Love And Light
Interview with Sherry James, Author of "After The Suicide: Leading With Love And Light" In this interview, I talk with Author, executive coach, and keynote speaker Sherry James, PMP. She will be releasing her debut novel, “After The Suicide: Leading with Love and...
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Overview for Couples
EFT Summary Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is one of the most researched methods In the field of psychotherapy it is a proven treatment for couples and families. Not only does it qualify as evidence-based treatment, but it is also an effective treatment that has...
Conversation Flow Using Procedural Muscle Memory
Simply said: "Once you have created a fruitful conversation, it is easier to start the next conversation." So how do you start these conversations? Conversational Muscle Memory, Starting Small Conversational muscle memory is based on the idea that when you start...
This 5 Minute Exercise Will Improve Your Conversations
If you are shy, you usually think: "I don't know what %&$ TO SAY" Your mind becomes empty. You have no interesting additions. No thought can contribute. There are no comments on this issue. Here is what is going on... There is a filter in your brain. We all do it....
How To Never Run Out of Things to Say in a Conversation
I used to blank out frequently during conversations with people. Usually right in the middle of a conversation. It was frustrating, to say the least. A tragic combination of shame and helplessness would come over me. I would have a hard time finding the right words. I...