Life By Design Therapy

  Everyone deals with anxiety in some way, shape or form. Be able to center yourself in the midst of anxiety is a powerful tool! Check out the image above for a somatic release of anxiety. If you would like to know more ways of grounding yourself when your feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed or depressed… click the link in our bio to find our free eBook, The Mind-Body Toolkit! https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/anxiety-therapy

  Healing from mental and emotional wounds is almost romanticized in the world today. With social media providing the highlight reels of everyone’s life, we tend to be unaware of the feelings that arise that can be painful while we are healing. We want to normalize that healing can be uncomfortable at times, however, we are here to support your needs. If you would like to speak with a therapist, go to our bio and find our free consultation link. We look forward to connecting with you! https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/therapy-phone-consultation

  When you’re feeling overwhelmed, it can be difficult to reclaim your thoughts. Using the acronym RAIN can be supportive in those situations. It’s a mindfulness technique to bring you back to center and ground you in the present, as well as remind you to be gentle with yourself. R. - Recognize What is Happening: Take a moment to check in with yourself. How are you feeling? What is your mind telling you? What is your body telling you? A. - Allow The Experience To Be As It Is: this is the opportunity to not be hard on yourself and suppress your emotions. Give yourself permission to feel the emotions without judgement. I. - Investigate with Kindness: Investigate why you’re feeling this way. Pay attention to what areas of your body you are experiencing the emotions. N. - Nurture Non-Identification: Remind yourself that you are not your emotions and that these feelings are temporary. If you would like more mindfulness techniques , then you should check out our free eBook, The Mind-Body Too

  Do you feel as though you are in fight or flight all the time? Take a moment today to ground yourself in safety. Use the image above as a guide to center yourself. Become aware of your body and it’s sensations before, during and after your somatic safety session. If you would like more mindfulness tools , head to the link in our bio to find our free eBook, The Mind-Body Toolkit! It’s packed full information and 50 different mindfulness activities. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/somatic-therapy

  It’s National Kiss & Make Up Day! So today we want to shed light on the importance of forgiveness. Forgiveness usually feels like it’s for the other person but the reality is, it’s meant for us. Holding on to unforgiveness can wreak havoc on our mental and emotional wellbeing. It can create feelings of discontentment, anger, stress and depression. Today we want to encourage you to work toward forgiving those in your life you may be holding resentment toward. If you are needing support breaking through your own mental walls to achieve forgiving, connect with one of our skilled therapist ! We now offer in-person, online and weekend sessions as well as sessions in Spanish. Head to the link in our bio to schedule your free phone consultation today! https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/holistic-somatic-therapists

  Imagine you’re on a ship out at sea. The once-calm waves are now becoming rogue and chaotic, which pulls you further away from the safety of the shore. When you look across the horizon, you can see the land diminishing in the distance, and a sense of overwhelm sets in. You find yourself at a loss, unsure of how to regain control of your situation. In the midst of the chaos, you remember you have an anchor. Without hesitation, you lower the anchor, securing your boat to the ocean floor. As you feel the anchor take hold, a sense of stability and peace sets in. You become aware that the waves no longer dictate the movement of your boat. The waves of life continuously change which can cause many different emotions, thoughts, and reactions. As the captains of our “ship” called life, we hold a power resource which is our anchor, the grounding tool. In other words, if you are grounded in life, you have the power to engage in peace on an inward level even when life is chaotic. In this blog,

  Looking to strengthen your relationship? Look no further! Affirmations are a powerful tool to create a sense of unity, connection and direction for your relationship. Check out the affirmations above and if you are needing relationship support, contact us today for couples therapy. No matter what stage you are in, whether you are struggling or doing amazing, it’s always helpful to have an unbiased support system. You can schedule your free phone consultation by visiting the link in our bio! https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/marriage-counseling