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Dealing with Stress…Build Resilience with Mind Body Interventions
Stress. One doesn’t have to search too far to find volumes of information about what stress is, how stressed our society has become, how it affects our bodies, our lives, and our occupations. As healthcare administrators, a “new normal” of chronic pressure, high performance demands, fast pace, and organizational change is widely acknowledged. [...]
Being Authentic: Kindness, Not Nice-ness
Many of us are taught at an early age that we have to be nice in order to be loved and accepted. “Be nice” says the parent while disciplining a child. Nice is how we are conditioned towards others. We want to be polite and respect others during our daily interactions. The sort [...]
Relaxation Therapy, Guided Imagery, and Hypnotherapy
Focused Relaxation: The purpose of Focused Relaxation is to help one re-connect with his/her inner self in order to alleviate stress and anxiety. How one perceives life and circumstances greatly affects stress levels, which in time can affect well-being. The cumulative effects of focused relaxation can counter the effects of stressful living, creating [...]
Time to Breathe
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the challenges that take up your time on a day-to-day basis? Do you like the idea of implementing a few coping strategies to deal with daily stressors, but never really motivate yourself to actually do anything? People often comment that they just don’t have the time or are [...]
Resolving Conflict Through Mediation
What is Mediation? Mediation is a process that gives people involved in a conflict the opportunity to resolve their dispute. The process is confidential, creative, cooperative and constructive. In Mediation, an impartial, trained professional helps people negotiate directly with each other. Mediation promotes communication. It provides the parties the opportunity to clear the [...]
Interoceptive Awareness
Read this newsletter article on how Sherry helps students achieve more through Interoceptive Awareness. Read the Article
Using Imagery with Frail Elders
Oh, what a year it has been! 2009 began with an opportunity to develop and implement weekly group guided Imagery programs for elders residing within longterm & transitional care facilities. Activity departments were re-named Integrative Personal Services departments to offer integrative services for residents. I was so motivated and excited to serve the [...]