
Our blog posts contain video, visual, and text resources
created by our counselors on a variety of topics,
from caregiving to self care, justice and
inclusion, and more!
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Stuck on You Activity From “Be Positive”
Let all of the tough things wash away with this Stuck on You Activity! Casey takes us through an activity from Dr. Sharie Coombes book, Be Positive, in which you can use creative thinking or drawing to imagine all the negative things that are stuck to you wash away with the rain. Find Sharie Coombes’ […]
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Who Defined Self Care?
Author: Brianna Copeland Bubble baths and sheet masks. Target and Starbucks run. Glass of wine at the end of the day. Who said this is self care? Before coming to Adagio House, I was in a rather toxic work environment. Unsupported by coworkers, mentally and physically straining work, and a 2-hour commute each day. Self […]
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Loving Kindness Meditation
To begin this meditation, find a seat. Make your body comfortable with your feet flat on the ground or your legs crossed and seated on the floor. Back straight, shoulders relaxed. Close your eyes. Relax your jaw. Breathe slowly in and out. First focus on self. Then focus on the people you love. Then focus […]
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“I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness” Storytime
I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde is one of Casey’s favorite books to share with her clients! Follow along as she reads about learning to find peace in the business and how to show empathy and emotion. Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Peace-Boo…
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Looking At Our Connection With Others
I’m guessing many of you hear the word “resilient” or resiliency” used in relation to stress and trauma. But, it is something that is important for us humans to know about and develop no matter our developmental background. Why? Because life is hard sometimes, and our ability to “bounce back” after difficult, trying, and complex […]