Here’s a quick exercise to apply when you are someone your working with is stating a desire to change a behavior, yet they haven’t done it yet. I first learned it working at this Holistic Rehab. I’ve added to it theories that might explain why it works, to support in a deeper understanding of why … Continue reading 013 Changing Behavior Exercise The post 013 Changing Behavior Exercise appeared first on Circle's Edge.

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013 Changing Behavior Exercise

In this episode, I touch on what integrative mental health means to me, go over criteria so support you in selecting interventions that are meaningful to you, and list some integrative interventions for depression. I would love to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to post on my website or email me. Here are the … Continue reading 012 Integrative Mental Health and Depression Interventions The post 012 Integrative Mental Health and Depression Interventions appeared first on Circle's Edge.

012 Integrative Mental Health and Depression Interventions

This week I’m sharing a personal breakdown that happened after an absolutely amazing week of volunteering with Zendo at Lightning in a Bottle. I’m sharing with you my insights of what I learned from it and ways I hope to operate differently in the future, so I’m better able to take emotional care of myself … Continue reading 011 My Emotional Breakdown or Breakthrough The post 011 My Emotional Breakdown or Breakthrough appeared first on Circle's Edge.

011 My Emotional Breakdown or Breakthrough

This is an interesting conversation between Mary and myself. I would love for us to have a follow up conversation on this topic. Here are the show notes: Possible Individual Symptoms Losing Connection, Passion Feelings of Synasism Old practices, such as church or praying that seem to no longer fulfill connection to greater sense of … Continue reading 010 Spiritual Burnout and The Phoenix The post 010 Spiritual Burnout and The Phoenix appeared first on Circle's Edge.

010 Spiritual Burnout and The Phoenix

This episode will cover Mental Burnout and Recovery Practices Symptoms Rumination Inability to Focus Cynicism or Negative Attitude Connection between Mental Burnout and Self-Sabotage When you’re burnt out your lack of mental energy may lead to: Procrastination I’ll do it when I feel better when I’m less exhausted I’ll do it tomorrow I’ll get to … Continue reading 009 Mental burnout and Recovery Practices The post 009 Mental burnout and Recovery Practices appeared first on Circle's Edge.

009 Mental burnout and Recovery Practices

This podcast looks at the Burnout and how it affects us physically. Below are the show notes: Moral Injury and Burnout Societies desire to not go deep and address top layer issues instead of root cause, sometimes could include Solution-focused (brief) therapy (SFBT) No Energy yet difficulty with Sleep Sleep deprivation is being shown to … Continue reading 008 Physical Burnout & Restorative Activities The post 008 Physical Burnout & Restorative Activities appeared first on Circle's Edge.

008 Physical Burnout & Restorative Activities

This podcast discusses common questions about Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics. Some questions answered includes: How many treatments? What does it look like? What’s being worked on? How does it support connection to one’s body? What are the advantages or disadvantages? Who is this not for? What kind of training and preparation … Continue reading 007 Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics The post 007 Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics appeared first on Circle's Edge.

007 Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics

Mary Kuentz and Laura Wade explore their journeys through emotional burnout, some of the research about burnout symptoms. Definition of Burnout Mechanical – When there’s nothing left to combust, no more energy in the system Emotional “burnout” was coined in the 1970s by the American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger. Emotional burnout describes the consequences of severe … Continue reading 006 Emotional Burnout & Support The post 006 Emotional Burnout & Support appeared first on Circle's Edge.

006 Emotional Burnout & Support

Personal History Witnessed people experiencing difficulty on and trying to get off of medications Concerns about the efficacy and legitimacy of studies and some pharmaceuticals   When looking at studies What’s a placebo? Nocebo – negetive expectation on treatment. Placebos more effective in treating issues related to dopamine. The larger, more colorful, or intense the … Continue reading 005 Questions to ask when reviewing medication efficacy The post 005 Questions to ask when reviewing medication efficacy appeared first on Circle's Edge.

005 Questions to ask when reviewing medication efficacy

004 Episode – What’s Your Autonomic Nervous System and How It Impacts You This episode explores: What is your Autonomic Nervous System Stress Response Rollercoaster What to do about it Autonomic Nervous System bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes Parasympathetic Nervous System, aka rest and digest system, conserves … Continue reading 004 What’s Your Autonomic Nervous System and How It Impacts You The post 004 What’s Your Autonomic Nervous System and How It Impacts You appeared first on Circle's Edge.

004 What’s Your Autonomic Nervous System and How It Impacts You

This episode explores: the definition of free will will demonstrate how one may have drastically less free will than they expected due to what research is showing us in regards to physical impediments and show how emotional fitness can greatly increase your choices/free will in life. These concepts have supported my movement from retributive to … Continue reading 003 – Free Will and Increasing Choice The post 003 – Free Will and Increasing Choice appeared first on Circle's Edge.

003 – Free Will and Increasing Choice

Show Notes: Physical fitness has many different avenues, such as body weight training, yoga, mountain biking; some avenues for Emotional Fitness include: Peer Group, Friend Group, Professional Lead Group, Individual practice with activities like meditation and other mindfulness exercises, Professional support, such as individual or Couples Therapy Today focus on individual therapy When a friend … Continue reading 002 Emotional Fitness Coach aka Therapist: Why would I need a Therapist & How to Choose a Therapist The post 002 Emotional Fitness Coach aka Therapist: Why would I need a Therapist & How to Choose a Therapist appeared first on Circle's Edge.

002 Emotional Fitness Coach aka Therapist: Why would I need a Therapist & How to Choose a Therapist

Welcome to Life Gym: Exercises for Emotional Fitness. If you’re asking what is emotional fitness, I invite you to think of some of the benefits of exercising your body… I’m sure you can think of many, such as an increase in strength, mobility, and stamina. When we are physically fit, it can be more enjoyable to be … Continue reading 001 Emotional Fitness: What is emotional fitness and how it impacts your life The post 001 Emotional Fitness: What is emotional fitness and how it impacts your life appeared first on Circle's Edge.

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