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Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW Edited by Joe DeNoon   Routines and rituals are important aspects when addressing PTSD symptoms. Trauma or traumatic events send us into a state of hyperarousal, which affects our ability to orient to the present moment, regulate our emotions, and live daily life. As Francine discussed in the last blog, … Continue reading “Routines and Rituals 2.0”

Written by Francine Baffa, LICSW, BCBA-D Edited by Joe DeNoon   Trauma gets frozen inside of us and limits our ability to move forward; in turn, we become blocked and unable to become our authentic selves. To heal, we must find ways to move not only past the trauma but through the trauma. Rituals can provide … Continue reading “Rituals & Trauma”

Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW Edited by Joe DeNoon   This month, Francine Baffa and I read “No Hard Feelings” by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy. As someone who works in the mental health field, I know there is a time and place to bring my emotions into the workplace. While reading “No Hard … Continue reading “Balancing Feelings in the Workplace”

Written by Francine Baffa, LICSW, BCBA-D Edited by Joe DeNoon   “The future of work is emotional. No scripts exist for our most difficult professional interactions.” ― Liz Fosslien, No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work   In the book No Hard Feelings, the author leads us on a visual exploration of … Continue reading “Flow”

Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW Edited by Joe DeNoon   In the last blog, Francine Baffa discussed the 80/20 principle. Francine stated, “It’s about recognizing the imbalance of what needs to be done to reach contentment and happiness and doing only that and not extra work that doesn’t result in anything positive.” In this blog, … Continue reading “Caring for Ourselves”

Written by Francine Baffa, LICSW, BCBA-D Edited by Joe DeNoon   “Pareto Me Forward” In 1897, Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, in his study of the patterns of behavior, observed that roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes. For example, 80% of project value is achieved with the first 20% of effort and 80% of your … Continue reading “80/20 your life in 2023”

Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW Edited by Joe DeNoon   Starting the new year has a big focus on setting goals and deciding what we want the new year to be. Goal setting can be so helpful to create structure and a plan on how to achieve something we want. That can mean any number … Continue reading “Creating Space to Fail”

Written by Francine Baffa, LICSW, BCBA-D Edited by Joe DeNoon   “And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been” ― Rainer Maria Rilke   As we approach the year’s end and the new year ahead, many of us will reflect on our internal growth and the beliefs that we want to … Continue reading “And Now We Welcome the New Year”

Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW Edited by Joe DeNoon   The holiday season can be such a mix of emotions. It is an amazing time of year, as well as a really hard time of year. From celebrations, family get-togethers, gifts, and all the activities during the holiday season, it can be easy to get … Continue reading “The Balance of Gratitude”

Written by Francine Baffa, LICSW, BCBA-D Edited by Joe DeNoon   “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” – Meister Eckhart   The holiday season can come with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year. Yet for many, this time of year is tinged with … Continue reading “Thanks-Living”