Mindful Connections Therapy

08/05/2026

08/02/2026

Reactions to trauma may be experienced by the person who was directly affected and by those who have witnessed or heard about the trauma. Some reactions may seem completely unrelated and are completely normal. While this list is not exhaustive, I wanted to share the ones that are less known or considered. Reactions to traumatic stress are not permanent and help is available. The sooner one gets support, the sooner healing and recovery happens.

➡Physical reactions:

Headaches, backaches, stomach aches
Digestive issues (constipation, diarrhea)
Lowered immunity to common colds and illnesses
Heart palpitations

➡Emotional reactions:

Disorientation
Minimizing the experience
Irritability, restlessness
Loss of sense of order or fairness in the world
Expectation of fear and dread in the future
Increased need to control everyday experiences

07/18/2026

https://mindfulconnectionstherapy.com/the-date-my-heartfelt-poem/

A short, reflective poem reminding us to connect with ourselves- mind, body and spirit. A date with the Divine can be what you want and need it to be, make it unique for you.

07/08/2026

The evolution of the psyche and soul is not a one and done, check it off the list endeavor. We may have multiple therapy encounters throughout our lives. When we are in a new stage of life, it WILL present us with new challenges we may have NEVER faced before. We get a glimpse of our shadow parts and we have a choice. Face it with respect and honor or deny it exists. Don't abandon yourself now.

There is no need to be hard on yourself if you find yourself repeating an old habit or pattern…Don’t be fooled to believe you haven’t “done enough work” on yourself. This is the path. It is your path.

06/29/2026

https://mindfulconnectionstherapy.com/how-to-talk-about-your-feelings/

Feelings can be complicated, ambiguous, dominating and unrelenting. They can also be tender, soft and oh so authentic. They are an intimate part of your psyche, spirt and essence. Here are a few tips to consider in sharing how you feel with others (YIKES! Really?) I know, it can be very scary & vuln...

06/13/2026

https://mindfulconnectionstherapy.com/what-to-expect-on-your-ketamine-assisted-therapy-journey/

Wondering what to expect in your Ketamine Assisted Therapy sessions? This post will help provide you with some understanding of what mindset is and why it matters for your journey.

06/01/2026

Therapy in the late adulthood years of life invites an opportunity to repair and review relationships and have closure. It’s a different type of estate planning, in fact we may call it “Emotional Estate Planning”.

Where has life rewarded you? Begin by choosing one situation of any age, or person/relationship and ask questions, reflect and honor it.

Other “emotional estate planning” questions: What and who are you truly grateful for? To who are you holding resentment? Am I holding another person hostage in my head and heart? What have my regrets taught me? Who needs my help now? What do I have to offer to another person or my community (YOU DO!) now? What is my special gift, insight, skill or strength that needs expression NOW?

05/28/2026

Therapy in midlife is unique, precious and valuable. It is a time to honor the healing that has already taken place. The growth, bumps, and triumphs that have shaped who you are. Not only is it meaningful to look back in time, it is equally important to ask questions of the present time.

These questions in midlife summon us. Have you been living with a mask, another person’s life? What core values do I want to live more in alignment? Is there a crisis of vocation that I have been avoiding? Who and what now? What have I not accepted in myself that keeps showing up? Is there a pattern of behavior that is ready for shedding because it no longer fits YOU?

04/01/2026

Self-regulation can be effective in small ways. It doesn't need to "take much" to bring in flow, ease and expansion to an over/under active Nervous System. Creating your own menu of options can be a beautiful gift to yourself. Get to know the specific needs of your mind/body/heart which then increases self-awareness and connection to the here and now.

03/18/2026

Penguins shake for a few reasons, like other animals it helps for temperature regulation and to spread oil over their body for extra protection. Why do I love shaking as a form of active meditation? Meditation can be done in various ways- think chanting, dancing...AND shaking! Shaking our bodies offers a nervous system reset (Protection- like penguins do).

It discharges accumulated energy and is an emotional release. It feels damn good, too! When we shake off residual stress, energetic space is free inside for new beliefs, feelings, perspectives, sensations to arise. It changes our physiological state from stress/anxiety/immobilization to Right Here, Right Now, empowerment/choice/mobilization.