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17/02/2024

Drawing Arts For Mental Well-Being

Here is how you can use drawing for stress-relief and your mental well-being without any formal training.

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of peace and tranquility can feel like a daunting task. Today I want to discuss one simple yet powerful tool for promoting mental well-being that is often overlooked: drawing. Whether or not you have formal art training, engaging in drawing ac...

04/01/2024

What if the bear comes home every night (or day)?

Know more about the effects of childhood trauma in this compelling and revelatory talk by Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris.

Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and p...

24/08/2023

Spiritual Growth vs Spiritual Bypassing

When does an interest in spiritual growth become an unhealthy escape route? Know more in this article.

https://www.reclaimind.com/post/spiritual-bypassing-too-enlightened-for-self-compassion

22/07/2023

"Becoming Flawesome" is a book that prompts introspection, encourages us to be unapologetically ourselves, and to find joy in our own unique journey. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to break free from societal expectations and embrace their true self. It's not about becoming perfect, it's about .
Read the full review here:

"Becoming Flawesome" encourages us to stop striving for an unattainable ideal of perfection and start embracing our unique quirks and flaws.

30/06/2023

"🌼 Healing is possible. Have you grown up with an alcoholic parent? Please know that you're not alone and it's never too late to seek help.

Do you know someone who has grown up with an alcoholic parents? They may be carrying more pain inside than you can fathom.

In this article, I discuss the deep emotional scars left by such an upbringing, the lasting effects it has on adulthood, and how therapy can provide hope and healing.

In this journey of recovery, remember that it's okay to lean on supportive friends, join support groups, and seek therapy. You are worthy of a life filled with love, understanding, and emotional well-being. 🌟

Check out the full article to learn more about the path to healing. 👇

https://www.reclaimind.com/post/healing-the-wounds-of-childhood-overcoming-the-trauma-of-an-alcoholic-parent



https://www.reclaimind.com/post/healing-the-wounds-of-childhood-overcoming-the-trauma-of-an-alcoholic-parent

Growing up with an alcoholic parent can be a heart-wrenching experience. Read about the struggle & healing from the emotional scars.

12/05/2023

The Mother Wound: The Difficult Truth About Mother-Child Relationships

The mother-child relationship is often seen as one of the most sacred and beautiful bonds in existence. However, for many individuals, this relationship can be a source of deep pain and trauma, resulting in what is known as the Mother Wound. Mother wound is a term used to describe the emotional pain and trauma caused by an unhealthy mother-child relationship.

The reality is that some mothers can cause deep emotional scars that can last a lifetime. Recognizing this fact can be the first step towards healing from the mother wound.

If you or someone you know is struggling with the aftermath of an unhealthy mother-child relationship, it's essential to seek support from a therapist or counselor. Through various tools and strategies of psychotherapy and self-care, it is possible to work towards finding a place of understanding, acceptance, and healing.

It's time to start a conversation about the difficult truths of mother-child relationships and begin the journey towards healing.

Learn more about the Mother Wound in this article that explores the causes, effects, and steps to heal from the mother wound.

https://www.reclaimind.com/post/understanding-the-mother-wound-causes-effects-and-healing-strategies

08/03/2023

Happy Women's Day!!!

16/02/2023

Do you feel your love is not appreciated by your partner? Or they don't love you the way you want them to? "Love Languages" can help.

Do you feel your love is not appreciated by your partner? Or they don't love you the way you want them to? "Love Languages" can help.

19/01/2023

https://www.reclaimind.com/post/why-seeking-help-for-mental-health-is-easier-said-than-done

A look at why seeking mental health care can be difficult.

31/12/2022

17/10/2022

3 Simple ideas to make life happier.

Three simple ideas to minimize unhappiness.

21/09/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au38qrSSA0s

Anita Moorjani and Dr. Gabor Maté are two people whose books and work have raised awareness about body-mind connection and contributed greatly to the field of holistic health.

Here is a conversation between them that was aired recently on Anita Moorjani's IG page.

Looking forward to reading Dr. Mate's new book!

Thank you for the wonderful conversation, Gabor Maté.Find Gabor's new book, 'The Myth of Normal' on Amazon!Follow me on Social Media for more interviews and ...

02/09/2022

How do images affect our body and mind in Art Therapy?

06/08/2022

Useful Resources For Getting Rid Of Chronic Pain Using Body-Mind Techniques

https://www.reclaimind.com/post/get-rid-of-chronic-pain-using-body-mind-techniques

09/07/2022

Can we avoid arguments totally in our lives? Probably not. If we are living in a family with kids and other adults, if we are working with colleagues, and for that matter if we are living in a society or community, we will at times have words with others. What if you could "get better" at arguing? By better I do not mean equipped in some way to win every argument, but have the tools to avoid arguments without being deprived of your voice.

This is an effective and practical book that can help you manage your emotions, navigate disagreements and creating healthier relationships. Know more:

https://www.reclaimind.com/post/book-review-why-we-argue-and-how-to-stop-by-jerry-manney

Are arguments causing you mental distress? This book offers a step-by-step guide to stop arguing and creating healthier relationships.

10/06/2022

Are you interested to know more about Expressive Arts Therapy? Here are some useful web resources to know more about expressive arts therapy as well as art therapy.

https://www.reclaimind.com/post/know-more-about-expressive-arts-therapy

Some resources to know more about expressive arts therapy

05/06/2022

How you can add Art into your daily life!
Try these five simple things to incorporate healthy emotional nurturing and expression into your daily life.

https://youtu.be/UanvpIL3T6E

Research has shown that arts and culture contribute positively to our health. So for try doing 5 cultural activities to support your wellbein...

21/05/2022

The path to forgiveness

We reach forgiveness and peace walking through the dark forest of pain. We grieve. We acknowledge our loss and trauma. We accept that we were hurt. We process the betrayal we faced. We overcome the anger and the need for vengeance. We let go of guilt, shame, and fear. We develop assertiveness in the process. We take responsibility for our happiness. We seek to understand ourselves and others in this journey. We reassess and deal with our judgements and expectations. And finally we can reach a place where we can forgive others and ourselves. Sometimes you may need to forgive yourself, or a life situation or an event that has devastated you, before you can move on to a better place of peace and empowerment.

27/04/2022

If you lost someone who mattered a lot to you, please know that blocking the grief out, numbing yourself to the loss, dissociating yourself from the pain may seem to work in the short term, but it will always backfire, affecting in your body in ways not readily apparent. If you never like to talk about the loss or the person, it is a sign that you are not grieving in a healthy way.

04/03/2022

How to Start with Meditation Practice

Do you wish to explore mindfulness meditation and don't know where to start? Here are some basic resources to learn meditation.

https://www.reclaimind.com/post/how-to-start-with-meditation-practice

01/03/2022

"Breathwork in body psychotherapy: Clinical applications"

Know more about all the work that has been reported in the field of using breathwork in body psychotherapy. This is a very useful article by Victoria et al who trace the reported literature on breathwork in body psychotherapy, reviewing the different breathwork practices, putting forth their own suggestions for a balanced breathing practice, and finally delineating 4 models of application and teaching of breathwork.

Reference: Victoria, H. K., & Caldwell, C. (2013). Breathwork in body psychotherapy: Clinical applications. Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, 8(4), 216-228.
PDF link:https://www.nativeyogacenter.com/pdf/doc-daniela-breathwork-in-body-psychotherapy-clinical-applications-1619530149.pdf

21/02/2022

Mind, Mental Health and Mindfulness on Netflix?
Check them out!

16/02/2022

Is your teenage child stressed?
Know more about what are the factors that can cause stress in a teenager and how to recognize stress in a teenager.

https://www.reclaimind.com/post/what-is-stressing-teenagers

What causes stress in a teenager, and how to recognize it.

14/02/2022

Expressive Arts Therapy can help you explore constructive and artistic ways of identifying, analyzing and expressing your feelings and emotions so that you can overcome your challenges and heal from griefs and traumas that hold you back. With Expressive Arts Therapy, you can find ways through creativity to rise above your pain, to discover your hidden strengths and map out your own path of healing, empowerment and peace.

06/02/2022

Western medicine, for decades, has treated the body to be a separate entity from the mind. It was assumed that diseases arise only from factors that could be explained using molecular, cellular and infectious medicine. Now evidence is increasingly pointing to an additional cause of many "physical" diseases, that is, factors that arise from our mind. This new understanding of origin of diseases is informed by concepts that are now covered by the term "Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology" which tries to understand how our mind, brain, body, endocrine system (hormones) and immune system are all interconnected.

Dr. Gabor Maté has contributed immensely to our understanding of how stress and trauma contribute to a wide range of diseases. If you are not familiar with his work, you will find this an interesting introduction to these concepts.

Interesting points in this talk with their timestamps are mentioned in this article https://nikhelbig.at/mate-mental-health-affect-on-the-body/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6IL8WVyMMs

Stress is ubiquitous these days — it plays a role in the workplace, in the home, and virtually everywhere that people interact. It can take a heavy toll on ...

31/01/2022

Smartphone apps that can be useful companions on your journey of mental well-being. Apps for learning and applying CBT and ACT strategies, mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork. Be it for general mind-care or for conditions like anxiety, stress, depression, OCD or anger issues, you will find a lot of help from these apps.


https://www.reclaimind.com/post/smartphone-apps-for-mental-health

Smartphone apps that you will find useful for mental health support.

05/01/2022

A psychological therapist's work can be at times distressing, and is often more demanding emotionally compared to many other professions. This article by Dr. Arielle Schwartz discusses the prevention of burnout in therapists.

I quote: "The realities of working with trauma is that therapists sit with extreme and often debilitating experiences with our clients such as helplessness, hopelessness, despair, isolation, loneliness, injustice, unfairness, suffering, rage, and evil. Often clients have lost faith, and the meaning or purpose of life is put into question."

https://drarielleschwartz.com/preventing-therapist-burnout-dr-arielle-schwartz/

A preventative approach to mitigate therapist burnout by addressing risk factors and responding to early symptoms of caregiver stress. Too much empathy...

03/01/2022

Reclaimind Mental Well-Being Workshops
📣Announcing the next workshop date 📣
"Breathwork for Beginners"
Free Group Session
Date: Saturday, 15th January, 2022, at 4 PM.
Mode: Zoom Meeting
Limited Slots
DM to sign up or know more.
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Breathwork originated thousands of years ago in India in the form of Pranayama. It has evolved over the centuries and in recent times, gained acceptance even in Western Medicine and International Psychology as a simple yet extremely powerful tool to manage stress, enhance physical health and achieve a heightened inner calm and resilience. Regular breathwork leads to an improvement in energy levels, mental peace, concentration, digestion, sleep, and chronic pain.

The session will be a gentle, guided introduction to some simple breathing exercises with an explanation of some differences between them, followed by emotional reflection and discussion. Often beginners find it difficult to do breathwork regularly, or to do it without mental distraction, or to do it alone. So in the initial phase, it is often preferable to do it as a group or individual therapy, guided by a facilitator. All participants are welcome to join future free sessions also (depending on available slots) or switch to individual, private sessions.

The participants will also be given a short printable guidance document after the session that will provide some tips for them to continue practicing on their own.

02/01/2022

A very Happy New Year 2022 to everyone! May the new year bring us all peace, strength and contentment.

27/12/2021

How can breath affect our body, it is just automatic, is it not? Does breathwork really improve our health? Is it all hocus pocus? Many people have these questions. Here is an excellent article written by Tanya J. Peterson NCC and reviewed by Dr. Naveed Saleh, MD, MS. A must read if you are new to breathwork or sceptical about its powers.

Breathwork involves intentionally controlling the way you breathe. Breathwork is a holistic, mind-body approach to mental health and well-being. It can be done simply and on your own, or it can be structured and part of a formal program. Its purpose is to directly influence your body’s inner worki...