Counseling Intern, Under Supervision of Rosemary D. Behrens, PhD, LPC-S
I offer in-person, virtual, and walk-and-talk sessions to suit your needs.
Self-Care
Mindfulness Practice
Though mindfulness is often seen as synonymous with meditation, the American Pyschological Association defines "mindfulness [as the] awareness of one’s internal states and surroundings." Though meditation can be used as a method of mindfulness, it is not the only thing involved in mindfulness.
This concept and practice has been used for thousands of years, and, in more recent years, for the treatment of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Though some may say that the practice is simplistic in nature, the one thing that it requires is practice. Like any other skill that we wish to improve, practicing mindfulness helps us begin to apply this skill to our everyday lives and, eventually, to the moment-by-moment aspect of our lives.
To learn more, please check out the links below to blog posts I have written about this practice:
Mindfulness Series - Inner Peace Counselors
Mindfulness - Let Us Begin (link)
Mindfulness Meditation Practice - Download (pdf)
Self-Image and Body Dysmorphia
Self-image. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it is defined as, "the way a person feels about his or her personality, achievements and value to society."
Body dysmorphia. "When you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance," as defined by the Mayo Clinic.
Daily, millions are faced with the idea that their body is not good enough or as good as those of their peers, coworkers, family members, friends, etc. According to Johns Hopkins, "experts think that about one of every 100 people has [what is known as] BDD [body dysmorphic disorder]."
To learn more, please check out the links below to blog posts I have written about this practice:
Seeing Ourselves
How We See Ourselves Matters (Coming Soon)