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Slowing Down in a Frantic World

by Athina Danilo, LMFT & Published Author of the “Imposter Syndrome Workbook”   “We call it ‘dolce far niente’, the sweetness of doing nothing.” – Eat, Pray, Love – Elizabeth Gilbert     How often do we find ourselves doing nothing? I know that idea often sounds uncomfortable and maybe even impossible to imagine actually doing.    But then again, aren’t we also doing something while we nestle into the sweetness of doing nothing? I believe so. I would like to suggest that in doing “nothing”, you become more present with what is. You exist with what...

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Summer 2021 Self-Care

By Emily Phifer, M.S. MFT Grief and Exhaustion As we navigate reopenings and dive into the hot summer months, please remember to be gentle with yourself and others.  Grieving losses of the past year while re-engaging in our lives requires a lot of us.  While adapting to a new normal, remember that grief often slows us down, makes our brains foggy, reduces our energy, and compromises our ability to juggle our responsibilities. With grief, self- care becomes vital in pacing oneself and finding a way forward. Pandemic recovery, and re-engagement is much...

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