Type 1 Diabetes Memes

I know that the holidays can be both joyous and yet also stressful, regardless of your health status.  For those of you readers who have diabetes, I offer you a lighthearted link today to hopefully bring a smile to your day. Type 1 Diabetes Memes The wonderful folks at Type 1 Diabetes Memes have a tumblr blog as well as a Facebook feed with posts that frequently make me laugh out loud.  It's nice to poke a little fun at the condition that can sometimes feel…

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Spring Group Offerings

I am very excited to share that I will once again be co-facilitating with my fabulous colleague, Karen Gilbert, in 2016.  We will be offering two different group experiences next year based on the research of Brené Brown.  Both groups are designed for individuals who have health concerns and are looking to thrive in the midst of the challenges they face. In brief, the two programs will be: A two session experience based on the latest offering from Brené Brown: TheRising Strong™ book and curriculum.  In a…

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Recommended Reading – The Artist’s Way

The Artist's Way is a well-known and well-respected book and course for cultivating creativity in our lives.  I love how this book walks you through a framework that allows a personalized exploration of what art and creativity mean to you and how you can expand on those experiences.  This is a valuable tool - art and creativity can be essential practices in processing our emotional lives - both celebrating the positives and working with the challenges. Countless others have expressed appreciation for Julia Cameron's work and how it helped them to reconnect…

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Live and Learn 3 – Peaceful Place Guided Visualization

In today's Live and Learn video, I guide you through a visualization of a peaceful place.  This may be any place that evokes comfort and calm for you.  It might be a real place you have been or it might be a place you have only imagined. This calming meditation may be helpful to draw upon if you find yourself caught up in the bustle of the holiday season.  The busyness of December can be both joyful and stressful and I encourage you to make time for moments…

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Making Sense

No matter what is occurring in your journey, there are times when you will need to make decisions that may not be easily understood by those around you.  This could be anything from trying a new therapy, stopping a medication or taking the time to engage in nurturing self-care.  While having input and support is invaluable, it often helpful to recall that your life is ultimately your own.  Check in with yourself and your reasons.  If you are acting from a place that is informed, genuine and loving,…

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The Jubilee Project

Sometimes my news feed provides me with links to projects, essays and videos that I might not otherwise see.  One such powerful video came from today's recommended site: The Jubilee Project The Video "Comfortable: 50 People, 1 Question" is a lovely short film created by the this group.  The Jubilee Project was created by three friends in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake in 2010 and their desire to spread goodness in the world through videos.  The site has many short films to view and while…

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Recommended Reading – The Mindful Way Through Depression

Anyone who knows me knows of my belief in the benefit and power of mindfulness. Today I direct you to the book that began my own exploration of mindfulness.  Many years ago, I attended a Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) group that utilized this book and it really did change my life.  I learned tools to become more self-compassionate and to experience greater engagement and presence in my life.  Of course, I still need to discipline to practice or these lessons elude me! I recommend checking out The Mindful Way Through…

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