Summer Vacation Planning

April 16, 2014 by
Smiling happy family on beach.

Summer vacation is almost upon us, and it is a wonderful time of the year. Time to sleep in for some and time for valuable family time. Whether a vacation is planned or a stay-cation, kids and parents get to play together and create wonderful memories and cement bonds. For some families summer vacation can mean stress. How do I fill the hours? Who will watch the kids while I'm at work? It's important to sit down as a family and discuss these issues. No one person should have to shoulder this responsibility alone. Of course with very young children their participation is limited, but at any … [Read more...]

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Healing Quilts: A Creative Means to Healing and Empowerment

April 11, 2014 by
quilt

The experience of trauma, serious illness and bereavement leaves us speechless.  Words often fail to fully express the depth of loss and despair that result from these experiences.  Our souls ache in a way that can lead to depression and a sense that all is hopeless.  At times like this we turn to friends, family and faith for support and understanding.  When these connections are not enough we turn to professionals; individual therapists for traditional talk therapy and group counseling for information, education and support.  Creative expression has been found to facilitate healing … [Read more...]

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Integrative Therapy

May 18, 2013 by
holistic healing

Research continues to demonstrate that therapeutic approaches connecting mind, body, and spirit and facilitating integration of the complete brain (including right and left hemispheres, as well as prefrontal cortex, limbic system, and spine) allow for more comprehensive long-lasting healing at a subconscious level. While some find talk therapy beneficial, others may continue to feel "stuck."  Talking, talking, and talking from a problem-oriented mindset can perpetuate the issue and leave some feeling overwhelmed and helpless.  Expressive therapies including art therapy, play therapy, sand … [Read more...]

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Spring Cleaning

April 5, 2013 by
family beach

Welcome to eFitFamily.com!  We're excited to undergo some spring cleaning of our site.  We're refocusing, revamping, and reformulating how we deliver simple steps to help families live healthier every day!  THANK YOU for taking the time to visit us and we hope that you are able to find some helpful information for yourself and/or family.  Look for exciting changes to come, including new writers, fresh material, and video clips of practical tools to use at home, work, or school.  :) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Integrative Wellness