New Year, New Beginning…

January 1, 2016 by
new year

Wishing you health, happiness, and healing in 2016 (and safe celebrations tonight!)! As you bring in the New Year, we invite you to join us in reflection... 1. What do you need to release as 2015 comes to an end? (What no longer serves you?) 2. What do you intend to bring more into your life in 2016? Join Peggy Sealfon for her New Year's Intentions Workshop Saturday January 9, 2016, 9:30-11am. This is our very special January Inner Spa Day for the Mind. More details below; please call to register (239) 325-9210.  (Included with Frequent Flyer Monthly Memberships!) All of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy Holidays, Inspiration, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness, Motivation

Redefining LOVE

February 14, 2015 by
love

Love is in the air...and we continue to gently and lovingly confront many social stigmas, from therapy is only for "those" people with issues to Valentine's day is only for couples! :) In honor of this month of LOVE, we ask... What is your passion in life? How are you living your life in alignment with that passion?             (Or how can you be in closer alignment?) Which qualities do you LOVE about yourself? Which qualities within yourself are you willing to embrace with more sensitivity and acceptance? What fears or past residue block love in your life and need to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Mental Health, Couples Connection, Healthy Holidays, Healthy Singles, Inspiration, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness, Motivation

Reaching out…

August 25, 2014 by
Patch-Adams-12

"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." ~ Robin Williams Some time has passed, and we continue to stand in awe as the number of new calls shows us how tragedy and loss can motivate others to find courage to reach out for help.  Our hearts continue to extend to Robin's soul, his family and friends, and to others who experience emotional pain and suffering every single day...there is a light at the end of the tunnel and emotional transformation is possible with support and hard work. Fame, lack of privacy, and other factors we may never understand prevent many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Addictions/Recovery, Depression, Inspiration, Mental Wellness, Motivation

Pausing the “Fix It” Tendency

July 25, 2014 by
MH900399402

As a parent, you don't want to see your child uncomfortable, struggling, or in emotional pain.   It is so tempting to jump in and "fix it."  We challenge you to consider pausing with alternative steps before eliminating the discomfort and solving your child's dilemma. Validate your child's feelings.  If your child is scared of the dark, ask questions to learn more about the fear before saying there's no reason to feel scared.  If he is scared of a monster in the closet, what kind of monster does he imagine?  What does it look like?  Validate those fears with a response such as, "That does … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child/Teen Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Mindful Parents