Holistic Consultation

01/10/2026

Self-care can look different for everyone. It’s not always bubble baths and candles, but it could be! Self-care is simply the practice of taking care of yourself. It is the practice of making time for your needs and giving yourself the space you need.

Self-care could be buying yourself a treat, taking your meds, reading a book, decluttering a space that has been bothering you, or simply watching a Netflix show. Sometimes, self-care is fun, and sometimes it’s not as exciting, but establishing these habits will help build a foundation for you to live your best life.

Here are some ideas to get you started with a self-care practice. Learn more on the blog: https://holisticconsultationllc.com/the-key-to-self-care-embrace-the-boring-bits-2/

01/08/2026

Congratulations Jean Tidd!

Ready to make the leap to a new job—or thinking about your next move?

Our new webinar series, ADHD and Your Career, offers practical, ADHD-informed strategies for job searching, networking, and interviewing—led by experts who understand how ADHD shows up in real life.

🗓 Jan 13: Strengthening Your Job Search
🗓 Jan 27: Simple Approaches to Building Connections
🗓 Feb 10: Navigating Interviews

Can’t attend live? Register anyway to receive session recordings and helpful handouts after the series. https://CHADD.org/Education/Adults

01/08/2026

In the aftermath of trauma, finding a safe and judgment-free space to unravel the past and rewrite your life's narrative can feel overwhelming.

Our approach to trauma treatment is rooted in compassion, offering you a gentle and nurturing space where healing unfolds at your own pace. Above all, we want to honor you for the extraordinary strength it takes to overcome adversity, and rediscover your true self. Your journey to healing is a testament to your resilience, and we're here to support you.

One type of trauma treatment we offer is EMDR, short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, stands as a proven method designed to mend the connections between your sensory experiences and your memories, empowering you to heal.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR takes a direct approach by pinpointing and addressing these memories head-on. This approach often results in a shorter treatment process, allowing you to expedite healing. EMDR therapy offers a path to address past traumas, create space for managing current distress, and equip you with the skills needed to navigate the future.

Learn more about trauma therapy at Holistic on our website: https://holisticconsultationllc.com/emdr-columbus-oh/

01/06/2026

Finding a hobby might seem like just one more thing that you don’t have enough time for, but hobbies actually make a big difference in quality of life. When you’re engaging in a hobby, you’re using your brain, which can help stave off cognitive decline. Making time for hobbies can lower stress levels and give you a chance to escape from the demands of day to day life.

Hobbies are also important because they’re fun! Life isn’t just about work and sleep. Part of the joy of being alive is exploring new things and experiencing joy, wonder, awe, and satisfaction. Hobbies can provide all of those. On the blog, we wrote about 4 tips for exploring new hobbies as an adult.

01/01/2026

Wishing you and yours a safe and joyful new year, from the entire Holistic Consultation team!

01/01/2026

Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? What’s on your list this year?

We often make resolutions about ourselves. What if, this year, we made them about a kinder world? What if we did just one or two of these?

* Showed compassion even to the person who cuts us off on I-270 (we know their aggression comes from pain.)
* Live with kindness.
* Give when you can (If you have an old coat, someone at Goodwill would love to be warm. Mid-Ohio Food Bank would appreciate an hour of your time or a donation.)
* Share peace (If someone snaps at you, count to 10. Remember, they are hurting. It may not help to snap back.)
* Be thoughtful. Send a note in your child’s lunchbox; a text to your partner; an old fashion snail mail to your mom or dad. These will make them smile.

Kindness and compassion spread quickly. Pay it forward. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to keep these resolutions.

12/30/2025

The pitfalls of New Year’s Resolutions often come from setting goals we either have no true motivation to achieve or ones that don’t consider our actual day to day flexibility.

Here are three key ways you can set better goals for the new year: https://holisticconsultationllc.com/3-ways-to-set-better-goals-for-the-new-year-2/

12/27/2025

With the year drawing to a close, it’s a natural time to look back on the past twelve months. For many, the new year is a time when we can start over – a fresh change to accomplish our goals and be the people we want to be. With that in mind, it’s also helpful to reflect on the past year.

Reflecting regularly on how you’re spending your time, what your goals are, and the way your life is going is a great way to help you align your actions and values.

Remember, even if some things didn’t go the way you wanted them to over the last year, reflection can help us explore patterns, unearth feelings we didn’t know we had, and strengthen our relationships with ourselves (and others).

How can you take some time this month to reflect on 2025? Here are some of our favorite ways: https://holisticconsultationllc.com/3-ways-to-reflect-on-the-past-year/

12/25/2025

We're wishing you and yours a warm and loving holiday season, from all of us here at Holistic Consultation! Happy Holidays!

12/23/2025

Is the holiday season stressing you out? When our fight or flight response is activated, we want calming and relaxing activities, preferably using all of our senses. This is when we want to slow our body’s responses. Give these a try:

• Deep breathing
• Meditation, other mindful activities (coloring, baking, cooking)
• Take a warm bath
• Smell relaxing scents (common examples are lavender and vanilla)
• Gentle stretches or Yoga
• Go on a slow walk
• Listen to soft/soothing music
• Listen to nature sounds
• Drink herbal tea
• Cuddle with pets
• Use weighted blankets (or just snuggle in a blanket)

Learn more here: https://holisticconsultationllc.com/collapse/

12/20/2025

Looking for some books to add to your TBR? Holistic clinician Erica Kittleson recommends:

• The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
• Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Motherhood by Minna Dubin
• Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
• Matrescence: On Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood by Lucy Jones

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12/18/2025

Traveling for the holidays? Therapy can travel with you when your schedule shifts.

If you’re headed out of town or home from college, therapy doesn’t have to pause. We provide virtual sessions within Ohio and in several other states.

Ask about switching to online visits or contact our team for support: https://holisticconsultationllc.com/contact/