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Sunrise Meditation

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Whether it is first thing in the morning and you are just starting your day, or you find yourself somewhere …

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Light Ahead: A Winter Solstice Meditation

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The Ghosts of You: A Samhain Guided Meditation

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Samhain marks the end of harvest and the beginning of winter. It is a time of reflection and preparation, of …

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Balance and Resilience: An Autumn Equinox Meditation

In Education, Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherSeptember 18, 2023Leave a Comment

Did you know that the spring and autumn equinoxes are the only two days of the year when the length …

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An Ending & A Beginning: A Sunset Meditation

In Education, Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherAugust 6, 20222 Comments

Every single day the sun rises in the sky, bathing the world in light as it makes its way across …

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How to Be Assertive: 8 Tips To Try Today

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Warmth and Light: A Summer Solstice Guided Meditation

In Education by Courtney ArcherJuly 30, 20223 Comments

Did you know that Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, and the first day of summer? This means …

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10 Easy Coping Skills for Depression

In Education, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Self-Care, Wellness by Courtney ArcherOctober 21, 2021Leave a Comment

The thing about depression is that it is exhausting. Depression takes a lot of energy to function with and can …

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Winter Meditation Script: Finding Peace in Storms

In Education, Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherSeptember 26, 20217 Comments

Winter is a beautiful time of togetherness and tradition for some, and it can also be a time of difficulty …

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Increasing Unity through Common Humanity

In Education, Self-Care, Social Health, Wellness by Courtney ArcherJanuary 18, 2021Leave a Comment

In a world that is tearing apart at the seams, our common humanity is a binding thread that has the …

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The Top 3 Problem-Solving Therapy Approaches for Adults

In Education, Mental Health, Wellness by Courtney ArcherJanuary 16, 2021Leave a Comment

When trying to solve a specific problem that is causing you some grief, problem-solving therapy approaches for adults can be …

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Night Sky Meditation for Rest and Rejuvenation

In Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherJanuary 15, 2021Leave a Comment

The night sky can be as inspiring as it is relaxing, and that is the goal of this night sky …

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Easy 3-Step Self-Care Depression Checklist

In Education, Mental Health, Resources, Self-Care, Wellness, Worksheets and Printables by Courtney ArcherJanuary 14, 2021Leave a Comment

Not everything in life needs a checklist, but it can certainly be helpful. This self-care depression checklist will help you …

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10 Solid Social Anxiety Coping Skills

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8 Effective Self-Compassion Exercises

In Education, Emotional Health, Self-Care, Wellness by Courtney ArcherJanuary 12, 2021Leave a Comment

Self-compassion is only as useful as it is do-able, and these self-compassion exercises will help you make it as do-able …

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5 Superb Self-Compassion Worksheets

In Education, Emotional Health, Resources, Worksheets and Printables by Courtney ArcherDecember 22, 20203 Comments

Self-compassion does not come naturally to most people and can be a little difficult to figure out when you first …

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5 Helpful Coping Skills for Anxiety Worksheets

In Education, Resources, Worksheets and Printables by Courtney ArcherDecember 16, 2020Leave a Comment

Sometimes it is helpful to take a little time to analyze things and write your thoughts down. Anxiety worksheets are …

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10 Effective Coping Skills for Anxiety

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What is Self-Compassion? 3 Basic Steps to Help

In Education, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherNovember 10, 20204 Comments

What is self-compassion? In a sentence, self-compassion is the antitheses to self-criticism. It is choosing to respond to difficulty with …

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52 Uplifting & Inspirational Self-Care Quotes

In Education, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherOctober 28, 2020Leave a Comment

Looking for some quotes about self-care to elevate your thinking? Look no further! These inspirational self-care quotes are perfect to …

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Top 10 Best Self-Care Tips for Mental Health

In Education, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherOctober 20, 20207 Comments

While there are plenty of articles about what you can do for self-care, there are not many with information on …

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Autumn Meditation for Moving Forward & Letting Go

In Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherOctober 13, 20208 Comments

This Autumn Meditation is perfect for inviting the crisp, warm, cozy feeling of autumn into your life. With a focus …

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Need a Break? 7 Simple Ways to Rejuvenate

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5 Simple Problem-Solving Skills to Solve All Your Problems

In Education, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Self-Care, Social Health, Wellness by Courtney ArcherSeptember 28, 2020Leave a Comment

Every therapy approach has its own problem-solving skills, but they all boil down to the same things. In order to …

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3 Solid Ways to Find Meaning in Your Life

In Education, Wellness by Courtney ArcherSeptember 1, 2020Leave a Comment

If you are wondering how to find meaning in your life you have come to the right place. Thousands of …

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6 Great Ways to Deal With Political Stress

In Education, Self-Care, Wellness by Courtney ArcherAugust 14, 2020Leave a Comment

Politics is one of the most divisive subjects in our current time, and somehow, everything seems to link back to …

Education, Self-Care / June 17, 2020

Coping Skills: What they Are & How to Use Them

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Guided Meditation: What it Is & How to Use It

In Education, Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherJune 1, 20201 Comment

Ever had someone tell you not to dwell on the past? Or that you spend too much time ruminating on …

Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Care / June 1, 2020

Guided Meditation for Courage: You Are Capable

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Guided Imagery for Courage: You Are an Ember

In Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherApril 29, 20206 Comments

In epic stories, when people start to falter and their courage starts to wane, someone always manages to come in …

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Guided Meditation for Kindness: Widening Your Lens

In Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherApril 29, 2020Leave a Comment

If you have a hard time moving forward from your mistakes, first of all, you are not alone. Second of …

Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Care / April 28, 2020

Spring Guided Imagery: Respite Between Extremes

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Our #1 Guided Meditation for Acceptance

In Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherApril 28, 2020Leave a Comment

Often the things that are the most difficult to accept are the things we believe never should have been part …

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Guided Imagery: What It Is and How to Use It

In Education, Mindfulness & Meditation, Self-Care by Courtney ArcherApril 28, 2020Leave a Comment

Guided imagery is a great way to distract from your current setting and problems. Not only is it an escape, …

Education, Self-Care / April 26, 2020

What is Self-Care? Satisfaction, Relief, & Wonder

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