Disclaimer: I am not a counselor but often use mindfulness techniques in my practice. I regularly practice yoga and recently discovered the meaning of Dancer pose. It references the Hindu Deity Shiva in his aspect as Lord of the Dance. In a broader context, it is about finding peace in the midst of chaos and embracing change. So how do we do this? Take five deep breaths Anticipate change and make it work to your advantage Change in temperature by splashing cold water on

Need some quick resources for short and sweet self-care routines? While I have heard some good things about several relaxation or exercise apps, they often require a subscription cost that is not listed with the app in playstore. I can find most of what I like on youtube. The downside is that youtube requires an internet connection, something I don’t always have when I am away from home. Sometimes ad placement can be very intrusive as well. However, you can find 10 or 20

Did you know that there is an app that helps people with limited movement or limited motor control make music? It’s called the Adaptive Use Musical Instrument (AUMI). It uses video technology to track the user’s movements to control a cursor that activates different areas of the screen to create musical sounds. It can be downloaded for free here. However, it is currently only available for Mac OS and iOS. In addition, some clients prefer working with technology. In one i