mindfulness
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Hug a Tree
Welcome to another edition of free advice from a rookie mental health/yoga therapist! Have y’all heard of forest bathing? It’s this idea of immersing yourself in nature to practice grounding and mindfulness. We’ve all heard ‘stop and smell the roses,’ right? Well, in 2025, this concept is known as forest bathing. Literally, stop and smell… Continue reading
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Rain and Gratitude and Mindfulness
Two buzz concepts of the recent past that drive me absolutely nuts are: mindfulness and gratitude journals. I am okay with the premise of each. I really am. Staying focused on the present in order to squash one’s tendency to “live in the past” and/or worry about the future, is a noble plan. And yes… Continue reading
About Me
I have Clinically Isolated Syndrome. It’s like MS without the ‘multiple’ part. My brain has one sclerosis. Sclerosi? Anyway, it’s a doozy. I am also a therapist working toward independent clinical social work licensure. I have a husband, two adult children, and two poodles. I love to read, write, and exercise. I strive to eat something green and to make someone smile every day!
A Little MS with a Little MSW 