Welcome to the final week of grounding techniques. This week, I am covering the ground technique, “Body Awareness.” If you have missed any part of the series, click here to catch up! As always, remember my disclaimer before practicing any mental health information. What is Grounding? Grounding is the act of bringing the mind back to the present […]
Grounding Techniques: Body Awareness
Welcome to week three of grounding techniques. This week, I am covering the ground technique, “Body Awareness.” If you have missed any part of the series, click here to catch up! As always, remember my disclaimer before practicing any mental health information. What is Grounding? Grounding is the act of bringing the mind back to the present by distracting […]
Grounding Techniques: Categories
Welcome to week two of grounding techniques. This week, I am covering the ground technique, “Categories.” If you have missed any part of the series, click here to catch up! As always, remember my disclaimer before practicing any mental health information. What is Grounding? Everyone reacts differently to trauma; it is normal to experience the effects well after […]
Broccoli Cheese Soup
My all-time favorite soul-satisfying first-course dish is Broccoli Cheese Soup! Yep, even above Loaded Potato Soup. As you know, I am on a bariatric diet; therefore, I made the alterations to my recipe listed below. The bariatric diet involves low carbs, low fat, and high protein; however, legumes are acceptable. Thank goodness, since chickpea pasta […]
Grounding Techniques: 5-4-3-2-1
For May, we are going to be discussing ground techniques. When a person has suffered from a traumatic experience, they are prone to anxiety, flashbacks, and other uncomfortable experiences. Grounding Techniques help control the symptoms by focusing away from troublesome thoughts, memories, or worries by refocusing on the current moment. If you have missed any […]
Marinated Green Beens
Special of the Month features Marinated Green Beans. My impartation for this dish comes from Whole Foods Market. In the deli, they sell a similar recipe, which I love! Unfortunately for me, my local Whole Foods isn’t exactly local. Consequently, I decided to give my hand a try at making this dish. Something you may […]