Heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback uses scientifically validated tools to help manage stress and anxiety. It helps one more calmly and intelligently respond to stressors big and small. It improves emotional balance, mental clarity, and resilience. The U.S. military, law enforcement, and leaders of Fortune 500 companies use HVR biofeedback. Samaritan Center now offers it […]
Healthy Boundaries Can Be Your Best Self-Care
The origin of emotional distress is commonly expressed as symptoms of depression or anxiety, and possibly mixed with physical pain. It can so often be traced to unmet needs and unsupported values. Knowing this, the question becomes clear. How do we support our values and meet our needs to promote emotional well-being? The answer, too, is […]
Mobile Apps That Can Help Our Daily Routine
These days you can do anything from a phone app. One of the most interesting ones I found are exercise and wellness ones. So why not do something better for your health? For us veterans, several applications have been created that can help our physical and mental health. They help us control our anxiety, recommend […]
Forgiveness, Part Four
In Part 3 of this blog series on forgiveness, we explored the first of the four steps of forgiveness based on The Book of Forgiving by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Reverend Mpho Tutu. In this post, we will explore the second step in extending forgiveness and finding closure. The Second Step: Naming the Hurt […]
Life After Trauma
Understanding PTSD and Treatment Options Anyone can go through a traumatic event, or trauma. In fact, about half of all men and women will experience at least one trauma, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault, in their lives. It’s normal to think, act, and feel differently than usual after a […]
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