by DrKatieBrazaitis | Jul 2, 2024 | Clinical Interventions, Pop Culture, Media, and the Arts
In my last post, I talked about my love of Inside Out and highlighted three therapeutic-take-aways. Now I will be providing an overview of Inside Out 2. Then I’ll discuss some elements I’m excited to start applying with my therapy clients. Spoilers Ahead! Joy,...
by admingabfleming | Jun 19, 2024 | Clinical Interventions, Enhancing Competency, Pop Culture, Media, and the Arts
This weekend Inside Out 2 hit the theaters and I was first in line to check it out! Our journey with Riley and her emotions continued, this time with the added influence of Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui. Before diving into Inside Out 2 any...
by admingabfleming | May 7, 2024 | Clinical Interventions, Clinician Wellness, Engaging in Community Care, Enhancing Competency, Expanding Self-Care
What is mindfulness? There are many misconceptions when it comes to mindfulness. First, that it entails meditation, which it can; however, meditation is not the end all be all of mindfulness. Second, that it requires “clearing the mind.” I find this...
by admingabfleming | Mar 21, 2024 | Clinical Interventions, Enhancing Competency
In this blog, I’ll be presenting muscle memory as a metaphor for understanding, and validating, how challenging changing our patterns of coping can be. Beginnings in Ballet “Relax! Keep your feet outside your hips, chin down, shorten your torso” Melissa my...
