Anne Mader LMFT, Psychotherapist

05/07/2021

Loss, and grief take many forms. This short video speaks volumes about how to be with someone having a difficult time. And, that someone could be yourself. https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR01I1R_RzOExltAqFLgHV9zCep1kcxNImEod-63La0wjJpKm0XbwqRo0RI&v=l2zLCCRT-nE&feature=youtu.be

(sharing this video? using it in a training! Great! Tag or email us and let us know, and be sure to give proper attribution.) It's so hard to know what to do...

07/27/2020

“Breath is the link between mind and body” - Dan Brule.

This simple yet effective form of deep breathing defuses the stress feedback loop and teaches your brain and body to relax.

05/15/2020

Alone, yet connected.

For many of us, being confined to quarantine because of the Coronavirus has been the most challenging time in our lives. The very scaffolding of our world, all that we had depended on to sustain us, has come tumbling down—work, school, friends, family, travel, places of worship, gyms, meditation c...

05/12/2020

“Self-care is both action and attitude.” Here’s what to do when self-care action is just too much.

Recently, I shared a list of 10 tiny self-care practices we can try when we’re feeling overwhelmed, our schedules are packed, and we have zero energy. And I hope you do incorporate those ideas into your day–or find other practices that feel...

05/01/2020

Vital reframe

A place where words matter

04/29/2020

Takes only about a minute to do; ripple effects go on and on.

It’s safe to say that today most of us are craving simplicity in our lives. We yearn for ease and comfort in a world that feels like the complete opposite. Recently, I’ve been sharing simple ways we can practice self-care. Because even when...

04/23/2020

Bring outdoors, indoors. Truly wonderful. Truly effective. Self-Care Coronavirus guided meditation - 10 easy steps.

An exercise to help your body release the stress of constantly bracing for a disaster.

04/22/2020

Compassion in a time of crisis

An antidote for physical distance.

04/21/2020

You are far from alone in feeling alone. Here are some ideas to help.

04/20/2020

When COVID-19 became a reality, life as we knew it changed. Our routines and ability to predict what would happen next were drastically altered. Our ability to keep ourselves safe was compromised.

04/15/2020

Especially once the novelty has worn off.

How staying home affects your mental health, and what you can do about it.

04/13/2020

So important to remember.