by Adriana Reedy | May 22, 2025 | Healing, Mindfulness, Trauma, Types of Therapy
Trauma leaves a profound imprint. Not just on the mind but also on the body. Traumatic experiences are often stored in the body, creating lasting effects on emotions, behaviors, and physical health. As Bessel van der Kolk explains, “We have learned that trauma is not...
by Julia-Ellen Spruill-Smith | May 13, 2025 | Mindfulness, Research, Well-being
The food we eat plays a huge role in how we feel physically and emotionally. Understanding the symbiotic relationship between our gut and brain, how to eat foods that support mental wellness, and adopting mindful eating habits are all integral aspects of optimizing...
by Alannah Hinshaw | Dec 16, 2024 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Well-being
Mindfulness, creativity, and self-compassion together create a powerful toolkit for setting healthy boundaries and preventing burnout. This article explores how mindful creative practices can ground us in the present, how self-compassion allows for assertive boundary...
by Jenna Schmidt | Dec 3, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Meditation, Mindfulness
As human beings, our amazing mind-body connection functions best when we are in a state of dynamic balance (Feuerstein, 1998). By approaching our mental health care from a more holistic viewpoint and incorporating yoga practices into and alongside mental health...
by PACMH Team | Sep 23, 2024 | Mindfulness, Nature, Research, Well-being
We live in an era when the average American spends 90% of their life indoors and over 10 hours a day on a screen (Klepeis et al., 2001; The Nielsen Company, 2016). Despite the trajectory of contemporary lifestyles, a growing body of evidence suggests that reconnecting...
by Kadi Cooke | Jun 25, 2024 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What is OCD? Living with mental health disorders can be challenging, especially when feeling out of control of thoughts, feelings and actions. This is often what it feels like when having obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD,...
