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07/28/2022

According to Very Well Mind, cognitive distortions are negative or irrational patterns of thinking. These negative thought patterns can play a role in diminishing your motivation, lowering your self-esteem, and contributing to problems like anxiety and depression.🍃

Cognitive distortions are thoughts that cause individuals to perceive reality inaccurately. We all experience faulty thoughts. However, we have to put our thoughts on trial and examine their root cause so we can show up in the best way possible as our thoughts, feelings, and behavior are interconnected.🍃

Reframe your thoughts by not disqualifying the positive, don't always believe what you think, and check for validity. Counter your thoughts with truth because our minds, though ours, can play tricks on us altering our reality based on unpleasant experiences and untruths.🍃

07/13/2022

Having a good work-life balance is important for your mental health.

Here are some ways to implement balance into your routine:

1. Plan ahead to combine work activities with leisure, social, or fitness activities.

2. Embrace the way your brain works. Use productivity hacks like a Pomodoro timer to work in short, focused bursts.

3. Set blocks of time for different tasks. Have a time where you check (and respond to) messages, a time when you take meetings, and time to do mentally-intensive work.

4. End work at a certain time. Set a time to end work for the day, and reinforce it by powering down work-related devices, locking your office, or scheduling something afterward.

5. Enlist technology to help you unplug. If you can, restrict work to one device, or try to keep one work-free device so you can disconnect completely.

Creating work-life balance requires intention and consistency. Try some of these techniques this week and see how much your work-life balance improves!

06/06/2022

Sometimes we must look behind the "happy" to make sure it's not just wrapping paper covering trauma.

As humans, we can inadvertently become mental hoarders. We tend to hold on to every happy memory without realizing that there may be baggage tied to it.

In the words of the fabulous Ms. Badu, "pack light".

- Coach Camika

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05/30/2022

Prioritizing self-care has been getting more attention in recent years, and we’re glad! The more attention we put on practicing self-care, the better.

Because self-care isn’t a fad or a trend. It should be an integral part of our lives to preserve our mental wellness.

Taking good care of ourselves enables us to lead balanced lives, serve others and show up for our communities the way we desire.

05/23/2022

Self-sabotage manifests itself in the way we think, feel, and act. If I believe I am undeserving or useless, I will treat my surroundings in the same way. Because I don't believe I deserve to be in the room in the first place, I'm muting my voice and thoughts.

"Don't boo yourself off the stage before giving folks a chance to see you!" I once heard someone say. As a result, reframe your negative thoughts, inhale and exhale deeply, and speak positive affirmations over yourself.

Then go out and show up taking up space because you deserve to be where you are. Make your presence known and use your voice. Claim your spot!

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05/19/2022

Mental health stigma refers to the societal disapproval or shame society places on people who live with or seek help for emotional distress, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD.

The pressure of mental health stigma can come from family, friends, coworkers, and society on a broader level. It can prevent people living with mental illness from seeking help, fitting into society, and leading happy and comfortable lives.

At Restorative Minds, we seek to counter mental health stigma by fostering mental health competency through empowering, cultivating, and restoring minds through education, training, coaching, and consulting.

Our goal is to use an interactive, engaging, and individualized approach to teach and coach professionals, youth, and young adults about mental health conditions and wellness.

For more information and a wealth of resources, please visit our website.

Sources: Medical News Today, MentalHealth.org

05/16/2022

Here are three wellness tips for the week! It's easy to get caught up in the hustle of activities and things that need your attention, but it's critical to remember to prioritize yourself.

It does not have to be for a long time, but it is needed. Meditation, yoga, walks, jam sessions, or disengaging from your job to speak with a friend are all good ways to make time for yourself.

Allow yourself to feel your feelings, not diminish what you're feeling, and share in a safe environment if you're feeling uninspired this week. A conversation with a trusted friend or the written expression of your thoughts might help you regulate your emotions and offer clarity to what you're feeling.

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05/13/2022

Many people isolate themselves when they are processing unpleasant circumstances and embracing their journey towards healing. You may feel depressed, stressed, or going through a difficult situation, and you need your community. You gain strength and comfort when you have a safe and trusted person to help you sort through life's upheavals.

Therapist Lisa Olivera once said, "Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn't mean you can, should, or need to do it alone." We need one another, and when you isolate yourself by socially withdrawing, it can heighten your nervous system's response to the stressors causing you to loathe, ruminate, and succumb to unhealthy coping mechanisms.

For this reason, lean into someone or a community where compassion, trust, and safety are present, who will hold space for you because we are not here to do life alone. Don't focus on quantifying your circle, rather, assess the quality within it, and give yourself permission to breathe there.

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05/12/2022

Let's meet Camika! She is one of Restorative Minds' certified life coaches and emerging adulthood life mentors. In her time as a military spouse, Camika has been afforded opportunities to travel around the world and connect with other people from all walks of life. She has discovered and pursued her life's work and passion in becoming a young adult life coach and mentor.

Camika currently attends the College of Southern Maryland, majoring in Human Services, with an emphasis on mental health. Her work focuses mainly on helping young adults adjust to life after high school, with an emphasis on self-acceptance, self-care, and self-love.

Camika also has a heart for assisting dependents in discovering their identity post-military life. She holds her clients accountable for their decisions while extending a caring heart to provide a safe space, to help navigate life's highs and lows. Her two specialties are youth and young adults, ages fourteen to twenty-six, and military dependents. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and crafting.

05/11/2022

We are accepting new clients, and we are excited to work with you! Our services are described in detail below. Visit www.restorativemindswellness.com to schedule a consultation.

We offer wellness coaching services on various topics, such as teen and young adult life transitions, adjusting to life as a military dependent, and implementing wellness strategies such as boundary setting, self-care exploration, and stress management skills.

We also provide consulting and training. Do you want to start a mental health ministry in your faith-based community, or do you want to provide mental health training to your employees? We may talk about using evidence-based solutions to tailor a program to your organization's needs.
We are excited to engage with you as we work towards empowering, cultivating, and restoring minds.

🍃 You do not have to be a resident of the Washington Metropolitan Area to be a client or receive any of our services.

05/09/2022

Let's meet Candace! She's the founder and CEO of Restorative Minds Therapeutic and Wellness Services. Candace is a mother, licensed social worker, therapist, author, minister, and veteran. Through education, training, clinical services, and advocacy, she has over ten years of experience providing mental health services to corporate, faith-based, and government organizations.

Candace earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Bowie State University and a master's degree in social work from Howard University. She is passionate about changing how mental health is viewed by fostering conversations in various settings and supporting and guiding clients on their wellness journey.

Candace is Restorative Minds' mental health consultant and lead facilitator. She is the mother of two energetic sons, Bryson and Braxton. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

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16701 Melford Boulevard Ste 400
Bowie, MD
20715

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http://www.restorativemindswellness.com/

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