Tag: Mental Health

The Power of Boundaries: Building Healthy Relationships and Self-Respect

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Calmjourney.org In the chaotic dance of life, setting boundaries is like drawing the lines of your own masterpiece. It’s about defining the contours of your relationships, safeguarding your time, and nurturing your well-being. From personal connections to professional pursuits, boundaries are the essential framework that delineates where you end and others begin. Picture this: You're … Continue reading The Power of Boundaries: Building Healthy Relationships and Self-Respect

Finding Light in the Aftermath: Healing from a Mass Shooting

by , posted in Hope, Mental Health, Spiritual Health

To my beloved community in Kansas City and across the country, Today, I want to delve into a topic that's not easy to discuss. It's about something that shatters lives, communities, and spirits: mass shootings. These horrific events leave scars that run deep, wounds that are not just physical but emotional and spiritual as well. … Continue reading Finding Light in the Aftermath: Healing from a Mass Shooting

Angry Patients

by , posted in Conflict Resolution, Mental Health

How do you manage angry clients? Joe (name changed to protect his identity) stormed into the office. His face was red, he was breathing hard, and he was waving his cane with one hand while his other hand gripped the checked-in counter in front of him. “The doctor is trying to kill me!” he screamed. … Continue reading Angry Patients

Got Emotions?

by , posted in Mental Health, Personal Development, Self Help

Learn some tricks to manage them today. A few years ago, I was going through a bad time and was struggling to get a handle on my life. I was running and biking to burn off anger and anxiety and was literally exhausted. I was thin. That was a plus. But my head was a … Continue reading Got Emotions?

Transformative Healing

by , posted in Mental Health, Therapy

The Power of EMDR Therapy Living through a traumatic event is not a unique human experience. Re-experiencing the trauma is not, however, normal. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR for short is an evidence based therapeutic technique that's been gaining momentum for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you've ever wondered how … Continue reading Transformative Healing