Amber Ambriz - A Creative Counselor

02/28/2023

06/29/2022

Music can be so therapeutic. Have you ever listened to a song and felt some kind of peace? What about sadness? Excitement?

Heres an exercise: listen to your favorite song, pick out a couple of lyrics that you know by heart and think about why that resonates with you so much.

10/23/2021

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. Do you know what it’s like to be in an abusive relationship? Here are some warning signs of abuse both giving and receiving. Please carefully share these graphics to anyone you know or think might be in an abusive relationship so they can get help. If you or someone you know is in a dangerous relationship, check out https://www.thehotline.org for help near you.

10/17/2021

Feeling overwhelmed as the week is sneaking up? Begin to get into the moment with RAIN.

Here’s an amazing article and meditation to help you get through it!

Tara Brach addresses feelings of insecurity and unworthiness through mindfulness and compassion with a meditation called the RAIN of Self-Compassion.

10/14/2021

Since we’re a couple days out of World Mental Health Day, it’s important to remember that mental health doesn’t just happen on one day. 4 in 10 US adults reported they felt anxiety or depression during the pandemic…and that’s only those who answered a survey so I imagine it’s higher than that. A few tips on how to start addressing your mental health: create a schedule and consistency, include some type of movement, spend time outside, and remember that what you put into your body effects your mental health as well.

07/15/2021

Did you know emotions and our body are extremely connected? Sometimes emotions are felt because our body is trying to guide us.

For example, close your eyes (or lower your gaze to the ground if closing your eyes is not comfortable) and think about something pleasant from the past week…when you have that idea really tune into it and feel where in your body you are feeling that pleasantness. It might be in your face because you’re smiling, or in your chest because your heart feels warm.

Once you start to be curious about your own body you can learn a lot about what’s happening for you emotionally, too.

03/24/2021

Life gets busy and hectic for everyone, we have learned to push through the pain or tiredness. If you were to take a moment for yourself, and slow down, what would you do? Try to incorporate this one thing into your daily schedule and give yourself some much needed attention.

02/14/2021

Try to extend as much love that you’re showing others to yourself today. This might be a difficult task and that’s normal. Do your best to love YOU today by saying something positive about yourself. You deserve it! 💝

08/28/2020

How to create a mindfulness jar to stay in the present moment.

Note: I did add the glue after the video and it helped slow down the glitter significantly.

08/28/2020

I know things are still hectic in our world and it can be difficult to stay present. Now's your time to get crafty and create a mindfulness jar (video to follow). I do not own the idea of a mindfulness jar, I am simply posting a "how to" video so you can create one for yourself. These can be used by both adults and children to help you stay in the present moment.

I am also posting a link for those of us who need written instructions rather than verbal instructions.
https://heartmindkids.com/how-to-make-a-glitter-jar-for-mindfulness/

08/07/2020

School time is coming! Parents don’t need to feel guilty for choosing to either send their child to school or for choosing distance learning. If you remove the guilt you’ll be able to be present for your child in either way. Remember we’re still in a pandemic and no one person knows what’s best for everyone but YOU know what you and your family need. Honor it!

🤱😂 Tag 🦸‍♀️ you know 👉 read Yoga Part 2: Nursing by Jacquie Ramos Bullard [https://shutupandyoga.com/momlife-yoga-part-2-nursing]
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👩‍🎨 Artwork by talented

07/29/2020

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