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 […]
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 […]
Forgiveness, Part One
Forgiveness: Why We Resist It, and Why We Need It A few years ago, I gave a presentation at my workplace on the topic of forgiveness. When I let my co-workers know what I would be speaking about forgiveness, my peers let out a collective groan, indicating their discomfort on the topic. This response is […]
The Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Yoga
Keep Calm and Say OM This is a guest post by Lina Garcia, a Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Instructor. How do you perceive yoga? Do you visualize daring poses on Instagram posted by slender teenagers in colorful yoga pants? The truth is, the beginnings of Yoga are traced to over 5,000 years ago in Northern India, […]