Tag Archives: self compassion

W.A.I.T.

Posted on August 24, 2020 by msw blog

WATCH Take a moment to be present and observe what is happening right now. What do you see, smell, and hear? What is actually happening in the present moment? Imagine you are simply a camera, taking in everything in your … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged accept, assumptions, awareness, breathing exercise, compassion fatigue, evidence, investigate, judgment, mindfulness, observe, pause, present moment, proceed, relaxation, self compassion, Slow down, w.a.i.t. | 2 Comments

M.E.A.N.

Posted on July 15, 2020 by msw blog

This “portable” mindfulness practice can support you as difficult moments arise at any point in your day. The acronym of MEAN can take as little as a few seconds to a few minutes to complete. Try it out and see … Continue reading →

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Values

Posted on July 5, 2020 by msw blog

What drives you to honor your values when it’s difficult to do so? My hope and belief that if I follow through with those values, I can help make the world just a little better. I owe it to my … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged community, compassion, family time, honesty, hope, inspiration, Is this really important, life, love, mindfulness, political belief, Prioritize, self compassion, truth | Leave a comment

The S.T.O.P. Practice

Posted on June 26, 2020 by msw blog

This “portable” mindfulness practice can support you as difficult moments arise at any point in your day. The four steps of the STOP practice can take as little as a few seconds to a few minutes to complete. Try it … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged breathing excercise, conscious breath, Meditation, mindfulness, observe, pause, proceed, relaxation, rest, self compassion, Slow down, stop, STOP practice, therapy | 4 Comments

Healing Self

Posted on March 14, 2020 by msw blog

Do you find that healing and self-compassion interrelate in some way? A palliative caregiver describes the greatest regret expressed by the dying: I didn’t live true to myself. To “live true” we need to awaken self-compassion and love ourselves into … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged exercise, family, friendship, healing project, help, honesty, inspiration, journaling, kindness, life lessons, love, mental illness, mindfulness, music, parenting, patient care, self awarness, self care, self compassion, social worker, support system, Tara barch | 4 Comments

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W.A.I.T.

M.E.A.N.

Values

The S.T.O.P. Practice

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