Frolic & Detour
10/03/18
How EMDR helped a comedian grieve for his sister
Comedian Adam Cayton-Holland, co-creator and star of the truTV series Those Who Can't, is used to making light of life's darkest moments. In his first book, Tragedy Plus Time: A Tragi-Comic Memoir, Cayton-Holland recounts one of the most devastating events of his life: the death of his sister, Lydia, who took her own life. In this exclusive excerpt from the book, Cayton-Holland reveals the therapy that helped him recover from the post-traumatic stress disorder he suffered following his sister's suicide—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—and the path toward healing from his family's loss.
01/30/18
7 Bad Habits Holding Good People Back Already in 2018
Don't fall back into your old patterns this year. Toxic habits and behaviors always try to sneak back in when you're doing better. Stay focused. Remind yourself that a gradual, consistent change in bad habits leads to a good change in life. Click Read More to learn 7 bad habits to avoid in 2018!
12/13/17
5 Types of People Who Are Naturally Attracted to Each Other (Christine Hammond, MS, LMHC)
Ever wonder why people make poor choices in relationsships over and over again? Understanding the natural attraction two people have for each other is an essential foundation to discovering a healthier alternative. Click to read more in an amazing piece written by my colleague, Christine Hammond, MS, LMHC.
11/10/17
Coping With Passive Aggression (By Madisyn Taylor)
What is a successful strategy to cope with passive aggressive people? Why are people passive aggressive? Madisyn Taylor provides us with some insight into dealing with passive aggressive behavior.
10/30/17
Those Aren’t Fighting Words, Dear (LAURA A. MUNSON)
What would you do if your husband or wife tried to leave the marriage? This brilliant piece by Laura Munson tells one woman's story of hearing her husband say, "I don't love you anymore." Click to read more!
10/24/17
Finding Deep Strength (by Madisyn Taylor)
We have all faced moments in our lives when the pressure mounts beyond what we feel we can handle, and we find ourselves thinking that we do not have the strength to carry on. We can simply accept that we are overwhelmed, exhausted, and stretched, and we can offer ourselves loving kindness and compassion. Click to read an insightful piece by Madisyn Taylor that may help when you are overwhelmed.
10/19/17
21 Passive-Aggressive Behavior Signs that Give you an Eye for Manipulators (by Mike Bundrant)
We all encounter passive aggressvie people. I found this GREAT article on passive aggressive behavior by Mike Bundrant. Passive-aggressive behavior is hard to confront because it’s so deniable. It’s easy to confuse. We’re fallible human beings. Sometimes we genuinely forget things, lose things, drop things, or fail to complete tasks we care about because an emergency arises. When is someone REALLY being passive aggressive?
10/16/17
Sitting With Feelings (by Madisyn Taylor)
I like to start each week with some insight into the way we all ride the roller coaster. I found these thoughts from Madisyn Taylor really helpul, and I hope they help you too. Have a great week!
09/15/17
Life can still be easy if we don't make it harder for ourselves
Find gratitude in the simple things and remember the people and animals that are still without today because of Hurricane Irma. Have a great weekend!
09/06/17
aaaSevere Storms: How to Reduce Your Anxiety
We all tend to become very anxious during storms. Anticipating the storm can cause more anxiety than riding out the storm. Click for some helpful tips to cope with the stress of stormy weather.
