Well-Bean

09/05/2025

08/31/2025

Learning how to be present with our experiences, thoughts, and emotions in a different way than we're used to is a practice that continually requires compassion for self.

In this space, we can welcome the practice of radical acceptance. This means to acknowledge our current experience in this very moment, through a non-judgemental lens, without being pulled towards ruminating on the past or worrying about the future.

Turning inward allows us to slow down, name what we're feeling, recognize the associated need, and take the next supportive step. Radical acceptance means meeting this moment in time with compassion, pausing, and giving ourselves what we need. Sometimes the action looks like rest, support, coping skills for dysregulation or distress, or creating a tangible action plan.

Taking care of ourselves is the how we can also show up in taking care of one another. 💕

08/29/2025

A Mini-Vacation for the Mind and Body

One of the key elements of well-being is being attentive and aware of our internal states. Paying attention to thoughts, feelings and sensations that arise under stress, and then responding skillfully. In this practice, we intentionally hit the pause button and connect with our body. We give ourselves time to let our mind settle; a mini-vacation without having to travel far.

*Take a step outside. Barefoot ideally, and stand with your feet hip-width apart but do whatever feels most supportive to you. You can close your eyes or take your gaze downward.

*Rock your body weight gently forward and back and then side to side before settling in stillness with your weight evenly distributed.

*Take 5-10 full and deep breaths.

*Bring your full attention to the touchpoints of where your feet or body connect with the earth. Notice the sensory experience of the grass and soil underneath your feet.

*Rest for a few minutes in awareness of the earth beneath your feet.

08/24/2025

Dropping Anchor is a mindfulness practice often utilized in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy that allows us to be present with our thoughts/feelings, sensations of our body internally, and engage with the external world/our senses when experiencing emotional dysregulation or activation.

By 'anchoring' in this way we allow ourselves to ride out the waves of emotions through strengthening our relationship with our emotions, reminding our body we are safe here, and understanding thoughts/feelings will continue to come and go.

08/22/2025

Our breath is our center, our guide, our driving force in reminding us both where we are and where we can return to at any point.

What practices or places are supportive for you to mindfully connect to your breath?

08/19/2025

Sharing our latest blog with you! Glimmers: The Little Moments That Nourish Us

Check it out: https://www.wellbean.us/blog/glimmers-the-little-moments-that-nourish-us

08/14/2025

An incredible opportunity for boys ages 10-13! Registration just opened and space is limited.