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The Surgeon General’s Warning: Overwhelmed and Under-resourced Parents
There are immeasurable joys of parenting. And I’d love to write about that, but right now it feels more important to acknowledge an advisory made by the surgeon general declaring parental mental health an urgent public health issue. What most parents everywhere already know: Parenting is overwhelming. It's stressful. It's exhausting. And sometimes, it feels like we're just barely holding it together.
8 Somatic Practices to Cope with a Big Life Change
Life is full of big changes. Whatever change you’re going through, it’s essential to have effective strategies to manage the emotional impact of these changes. Somatic techniques help you connect with your body and release tension and stress. They can help you build awareness, and work with emotions and body experiences in a helpful way. In this post I will explore some somatic techniques and provide tips for incorporating them into your daily routine.