When it comes to stocking the pantry, it can be hard to know what food items to always have on hand. Please allow me to help you. This post is a comprehensive pantry list, regardless of your skill level. I prefer frozen fruits and vegetables when it comes to frozen or canned. Most canned products […]
Anger Management: Understanding Triggers
Welcome to week four of anger management coping skills. This week we will go over understanding triggers. If you have missed any part of the series, click here! As always, remember my disclaimer before practicing any mental health information. What is Anger Management? If you have issues controlling your anger, you’re not alone. Anger is a normal and […]
Anger Management: Recognizing Warning Signs
Welcome to week three of anger management coping skills. This week we will go over diversions and how to use them. If you have missed any part of the series, click here! As always, remember my disclaimer before practicing any mental health information. What is Anger Management? These coping skills are techniques and strategies used […]
Anger Management: Diversion
Welcome to week two of anger management coping skills. This week we will go over diversions and how to use them. If you have missed any part of the series, click here! As always, remember my disclaimer before practicing any mental health information. What is Anger Management? These coping skills are techniques and strategies used to deal […]
Anger Management: Anger Log
Welcome to week one of anger management coping skills. This week we will go over anger logs and how to use them. If you want to check out our other coping skill series, click here! As always, remember my disclaimer before practicing any mental health information. What is Anger Management? These coping skills are techniques and […]
Grounding Techniques: Mental Exercises
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 […]