Addiction and Aha Moments
In non 12 step addiction treatment, insight-based, life-changing aha moments occur in a peaceful state of mind. Family members often lament that their loved ones who are addicted could turn …
A Guided Meditation for Recovery
Hello, I’m Becky Nichols I’m a therapist and instructor here at Gulf Breeze Recovery. I’m privileged to be able to do guided meditation with our guests. I enjoy it thoroughly, …
Physical Attending and How Can It Benefit Your Relationships?
How Can Physical Attending Benefit Your Relationships: Have you ever tried to have a meaningful conversation with someone, but he keeps interrupting you with comments, or she keeps checking her phone? Have you ever felt that even when the other person is “listening” they still aren’t hearing what the meaning or emotion is behind what…
The Freedom to Change!
Personal Transformation. You Have the Freedom to Change! I recently enjoyed a few days at the Oregon coast with my family. To put the spot we stayed into perspective; it has a latitude of about 46 degrees. The water is freezing, and the general outdoor temperature doesn’t get above 65 degrees even in the middle…
Human Resilience. We are not Defined by our Mistakes
When we make mistakes, we don’t have to be defined by those mistakes Anyone with children can attest to the unique challenges and constant fear involved with parenting. Am I teaching my child the right ethics? Does he feel loved? Does she feel safe? Should I try to change this behavior now or will he…
Are You Embarrassed by Silence?
“Why are we embarrassed by silence? What comfort do we find with all of the noise?” –Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie I’ve pondered the above quote for many years. In moments of introspection, I find that I have to ask myself, “when was the last time I allowed some silence into my life?” It’s hard…
Minding my own business for better results!
Listening deeply and minding my own business has become the way to obtain the peace that I desire in all my relationships. Relationship building is not easy, the right things …
How to Have an Ah-Ha Moment Today
One of my favorite parenting books is The Happiest Toddler on the Block and mostly because of one principle that Dr. Karp purports: look forward to your child’s tantrums …
How to find serenity by living in the present.
Try Living in the Present! As I have read and reread Joseph Bailey’s book “The Serenity Principle,” I feel very comforted by these words, “Serenity and wisdom can only …
Tips for holiday mental health.
How to experience less stress this holiday. It’s no secret that it’s easy to simultaneously enjoy and dread the holiday season. Many people look forward to each new winter …