Art of Life Counselling

 

 

 

https://thebestbrainpossible.com/stress-crisis-calm-mindful-acceptance/?fbclid=IwAR3yP6cHWtM54Jcke2DssesR28wBZob2qL8DX0kN3ssscONj4rylVXbsUNA  

https://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/   This article is meant to be informative, but may be triggering to some. Remember that you are an individual with the choice to make change, not a statistic. My ACE's score is 7 and although challenging at times, particularly before reaching maturity, my life is now fulfilled and meaningful. I continue to struggle with health problems but they are not my focus. Self care in every way possible helps to enable possibilities that I never dreamed of. Live your Bliss Mairead 💓☯🐾

 

https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-deep-sleep/?mc_cid=a61b2dc7ea&mc_eid=66010031ce  

https://thebestbrainpossible.com/science-confirms-mindfulness-is-powerful-brain-medicine/?utm_content=buffer6ade2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR0KhobbgPkv3X2YGpbLnIKHs-4prU6GdlhTIQ8oXpZfpHXo42XWQqcBtnU  

https://drjockers.com/vagal-tone/?fbclid=IwAR2Gi6_SX_3dDB8tVBJt9ZDRqQdlT3Z8GDEndYUejmMXjTnwlWia-Ad0ehg  

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEqE6FrX-pw  

 

https://www.goodfinding.com/self-love.html  

https://thebestbrainpossible.com/sex-brain-health-neurochemicals/?fbclid=IwAR0QVpD4R1EqDy74heXIpIauRgnMyW0FZ1U4fNODmBVbRAYkxTaMurXRqAg  

https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/brain-reserve?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1  

https://www.mindful.org/3-ways-to-nurture-the-positive-in-difficult-times/?mc_cid=75979c5d7c&mc_eid=66010031ce  

 

https://www.mindful.org/four-ways-to-wire-your-brain-for-gratitude/  

https://genmindful.com/blogs/mindful-moments/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-bad-child?utm_campaign=Newsletter%3A%20Nov%2026%20%28Toolbox%20to%20empower%20gay%20fathers%20%2B%20BF%20promo%29%20%28Sedjar%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Affiliate&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJzdXBlcm11bTY0QGhvdG1haWwuY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiSktkNXVnIn0%3D  

https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/mental-health-covid-tips_ca_5f8dfbf9c5b69daf5e15d22a?fbclid=IwAR23CSiFzVHR2TN8DrUGJcVcTSRNjy3QeaAgohm3CT75tyg900VM7Yb8D8s  

https://www.mysticmag.com/psychic-reading/domestic-violence-resource-guide/  

https://thebestbrainpossible.com/stress-damage-childs-brain-trauma/?fbclid=IwAR2C6FondSnGH_fV4Lx_yN4v26Llf5wB3VCkEdNww9GO4jW1u56dCv6dIw4  

 

 

Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saens   Dance the Macabre,  Dance of Death or Dance of the Cortchul was written in the mid 1400's as and artistic or symbolic reminder of the inevitability that we shall all, one day meet death. This Memento mori was created at a time of great illness, war, poverty and death throughout  Europe.   It was a time when people, no matter their social standing , found themselves faced with the prospects of having family, friends and their own lives taken by the grim reaper  or culturally appropriate death spirit, with little or no warning. Whole families and villages could be wiped out.  Today we have made huge advances in medicine, yet we still are vulnerable to disease and our own mortality. Maybe it is through accepting that we are not immortal, that our time is limited and that we must forge on to make the most of all relationships and situations, that we can truly live our lives to the full and Dance the Macabre. Live your Bliss Mairead  

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2020/03/brene-brown-boundaries-why-wed-rather-move-on-than-have-the-uncomfortable-talks-lisa-hawkins/?fbclid=IwAR3YikHepiddFLyrVleHp_Ea52MXC-KAUZnS2YOZTxVb4XK-Fg_EPcGYkFE  

https://positivepsychology.com/art-therapy/  

https://thebestbrainpossible.com/ptsd-limbic-system-trauma-brain/?fbclid=IwAR09mETBWsxYV_XnSCjvOlmYyS10deroYBQmwGkOnxO1_iaJpltwLJ0ayi4  

https://emmacameron.com/trauma/trauma-therapy-has-changed-heres-how/?fbclid=IwAR1I8pxOmWZ_Npl4b0x9MBnz2tKJaHk07E6CrAvSQIumATNCBT2Bkmc2cmE  

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oZla4_eFt8

 

 

 

https://thebestbrainpossible.com/negative-thought-mind-rumination-self-distancing/?fbclid=IwAR3OLR7R4nCRJEImx83EanomhzjG5ES-WvPm1X7a5sGE4JLB7d-X1BiMTns  

 

  Essential oil diffusers can be very calming in the work place or home. What you may not know is that, according to Essential Oil Vet, Janet Roark, so me are toxic to dogs whether ingested or inhaled via burners or diffusers . Here is a list of essential oils to forgo if you have a dog in your environment: Anise (Pimpinella anisum) Birch (Betula Bitter Almond (Prunus dulcis) Boldo (Peumus boldus) Calamus (Acorus calamus) Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) Cassia (Cassia fistula) Chenopodium (Chenopodium album) Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) Garlic (Allium sativum) Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) Hyssop (Hyssopus sp. with the exception of Decumbens) Juniper (Juniperus sp. with the exception of Juniper Berry) Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Mustard (Brassica juncea) Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Red or White Thyme Rue (Ruta graveolens) Santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus) Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Savory (Satureja) Tansy (Tanacet

https://arttherapyspot.com/2020/10/07/stay-with-yourself/?fbclid=IwAR0HVGxV8xTFI-erGWQ0_T5SVZ6VcOGTfWFs3rx-gRZH0Ds-3RwUWH_R014  

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-locus-of-control-2795434  

https://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/a-new-story-for-humanity-2016/  

 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-17/outback-meditation-aboriginal-women-create-mindfulness-app/10901896?fbclid=IwAR2hKSSF3-OtRh--VsTdFF_Z8O7UnZ4nso8J1Ek9XMVBvfYVSnlI27VZv7M  

 

 

 

https://psychlens.com/negative-thoughts-rewire-brain/?utm_content=buffer010ea&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR2MqTccIXfSWi6RuV_l8vxrkV9nJ0OhTeR-DSM16mb45VFBP89tGAMnKqQ  

https://saneforums.org/t5/Forums-Blog/Navigating-OCD-during-COVID-19/ba-p/911674?fbclid=IwAR0aka5YmVcMhXHV1tjhogyLdp3P5sxWIWJkZlsQ4uBsiZitxmLZv3n8LNU  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqVipIwPrbw  

https://www.inc.com/nate-klemp/try-this-neuroscience-based-technique-to-shift-your-mindset-from-negative-to-positive-in-30-seconds.html?fbclid=IwAR3xOEdFYLgNA7u1MBN2ypErkWUsD-SGJhTaOl4v9N6tzAw9aDoqZiqSBz4  

https://www.endocrineweb.com/how-trauma-impacts-your-health?fbclid=IwAR3vuRIEUJZnVUEEeCug2oQydKDirC2bkUhiI4D9m8cOq-0GV2a2Eu6Vk2A  

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2020/08/seb-lester-gold-s-screenprint/?fbclid=IwAR01sXB4IMsbRoMKG6q8koKXnB428jwsmYNmVeMhvq9PrdSPHB3r2CT-9aE

I have created a short series of videos to assist those who may be experiencing Mask Anxiety.  The series consists of Exposure Therapy techniques that you can use at home to use at your own pace. 1.  Introduction - What is Mask Anxiety? 2.  Familiarization - Learning about masks, their construction and their functions 3.  Small Steps - Getting used to the feel of the mask without wearing it 4.  Keep Going - Wearing your mask, breathing techniques. The link to the video series is here.  Managing mask anxiety Please feel free to move backwards and forwards through the video content to suit your personal needs. For example: You may choose to spend added time in Small Steps, experiencing the feel of the mask material on different parts of your skin before you move on to the next video. If at any time you feel overwhelmed, please stop, take a break, breathe deeply and slowly, have sips of cold water and settle yourself until you are ready to give it another try.   It is important in this in

https://www.healthline.com/health/9-resources-for-coping-with-coronavirus-anxiety?fbclid=IwAR2_o3fPDk1UdJqo_P33caY5YYNzy0Br1uPkzuPxAeEQ46PdTdpDyS4BAOE#4.-Do-nothing-for-2-minutes

https://drsarahmckay.com/refire-6-steps-to-rewire-your-brain-and-master-anything/?fbclid=IwAR3-PQFP3dGstI5oHWlcnIS3XhZ2T7CqNR9a9JfUOQtMvdMg6tJ3W3uMMY4

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/arts-and-health/202007/imagination-in-the-time-pandemic

This film follows three young women as they endure a destructive relationship with alcohol, from the night before to the morning after https://www.artandhealing.org/girls-who-drink/?utm_source=Foundation+Subscribers&utm_campaign=2c77453c20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_073020-a_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3e6ce0c51f-2c77453c20-17831445&mc_cid=2c77453c20&mc_eid=56facc0eb0

https://www.sensorimotorarttherapy.com/blog/2020/7/29/the-sensorimotor-hands-brain-connection?fbclid=IwAR1JgKDyofbT7Qay0pgrH6gj8_b47PT9yskEzbJrJ_g9Am70U6q-LcMmmpE

https://www.sane.org/information-stories/the-sane-blog/wellbeing/covid-social-media-trends-around-weight-gain?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SANE%20Express%20July%202020&utm_content=SANE%20Express%20July%202020+CID_83f2cd112d72f2a9978dbffbc9ba184c&utm_source=campaign%20monitor&utm_term=Read%20Sophies%20full%20blog%20post%20here

https://arttherapyspot.com/2015/12/29/gratitude-mandalas/?fbclid=IwAR2U4IySPMxrHZllIZ9pbftOSRzuUwqrHUCJFSxb-dDRqfPzd5RnRVDyQro

I can personally attest to the difficult experiences that are face while reporting sexual assault to the police and then undergoing the judicial system. During the very long process of having my childhood abuser, Brother Bernard Hartman arrested and then convicted and jailed, I felt very alone and invisible. I felt more like a statistic than a person for most of the time. I believe that with Trauma Informed Practices in place throughout every level of the process, I might have spent much more of that time of my life actually living, and not merely existing. Mairead https://www.capradio.org/articles/2020/07/28/sexual-assault-survivors-want-less-police-more-trauma-informed-professionals-especially-for-black-victims/?fbclid=IwAR1i2lx4n1NsEsJ0kd1e3-9Yu8ofFDfMNLQk7z8c8kEEd9JKXETa0uKGBEY

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2020/07/maori-sakai-gifs/?fbclid=IwAR0q_JF23p2dZZ6pvsKn0pLVZpvrZvUyWBazN2IrRk4gyizLNSs3yyKsoVs

https://www.sane.org/information-stories/the-sane-blog/wellbeing/parenting-with-a-mental-health?fbclid=IwAR27jRTsfWm12Ex52QA6ZVk11718ZVNVHcOUAKTJ4NaevCxrM20Otef2jlY

https://www.mindful.org/4-yoga-stretches-for-a-good-nights-sleep/?mc_cid=9fd32b9dac&mc_eid=66010031ce

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/childhood-neglect/2020/06/how-childhood-emotional-neglect-makes-you-doubt-your-own-memories-experiences-and-feelings/?fbclid=IwAR2xrRIdu70J2aKCLFVu2kauAnn_gx4fNwkla57b4IF4u96w7k3HFn-OqRA

https://www.self.com/story/art-therapy-exercises?fbclid=IwAR0t8GNU4yovz-23amwPrrD8lFGe6pd3mPeo0D4XPi9BTcSRhJhRWk4B82M

https://www.therapyroute.com/article/dreams-theory-and-clinical-practice-part-1-by-d-van-der-heide?fbclid=IwAR3cL1IOXjmvMHFmvfCYK1BBOK11SElU43_AKt1wgogGuDMlyDBlhKsPTno

https://www.sane.org/you-are-not-alone?fbclid=IwAR0Bt6UUHh2neETXepWATE5YQVxyXyzcqPJv3SLa8KEd2bV_fueWaXEFpGY

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/erasing-stigma/202006/how-combat-mask-anxiety

https://drwillcole.com/brain-health/ways-to-manage-and-reduce-stress-in-your-life