Therapy by Mindy

02/21/2026

Many family members are taking on a wide range of caregiving tasks and responsibilities. We often find an adult child caring for an aging parent, a parent taking care of a child with a developmental disability, or a person who is assisting a spouse/partner struggling with a chronic illness.

One of the most stressful and emotionally charged decisions a family can make, is who should care for my loved one – me or a paid caregiver.

A recurrent theme that we hear from individuals is that they fear broaching the subject of whether or not a senior or person with special needs is capable of caring for themselves. In addition, once it’s clear that the person is in need of assistance, there’s often confusion as to what’s the best way to proceed. This is a delicate balancing act, to ensure a person’s health and safety, while maintaining their independence and dignity.

02/20/2026

Regulation isn’t built in big moments or perfection—it’s built through consistency. When the basics are in place such as sleep, nourishment, movement, mindfulness—we create safety in the nervous system. And safety creates clarity.

02/19/2026

Repetition works because it lowers the energy cost of forecasting, what happens next. Being present and mindful allows for fulfillment within the moment. How can you be more mindful today?

02/17/2026

When basic regulatory health behaviors—such as nutrition, sleep, movement, mindfulness, and gratitude—are practiced consistently, they become predictable anchors. These repeated patterns signal safety, support emotional regulation, and promote long-term stability

02/17/2026

Consistency beats perfection every time

02/17/2026

Consistent behaviors strengthen neural pathways, increasing efficiency and predictability in the brain. Over time, this process supports regulation, habit formation, and a sense of internal safety. Reinforcement

02/15/2026

Regulation happens when we repeatedly train the brain to:

• notice activation without panic
• pause before reacting
• bring the nervous system back to balance

This is called neuroplasticity the brain’s ability to rewire through experience.

Every time you choose awareness over reaction,
you strengthen neural pathways for calm.

Not instantly.
Not perfectly.
But permanently.

That’s why emotionally intelligent people aren’t calm because life is easy.

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

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02/14/2026

True emotional regulation isn’t about forcing yourself to behave better.

It’s about teaching your brain how to return to safety.

02/14/2026

💖 Valentine’s Day Is Tomorrow — A Gentle Reminder to Appreciate the People Who Matter 💖

Valentine’s Day gives us a beautiful reason to pause and tell the people in our lives how much they mean to us. But what if we carried that same spirit into our workplaces?

Because here’s the truth: gratitude at work isn’t just a “nice to have.” It’s powerful. And surprisingly, it’s rare — studies show that less than 10% of people express gratitude at work on a daily basis... and ~60% of people never or rarely express gratitude at work 👀

That’s a missed opportunity.