by Joanna Ford | Aug 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
What is grounding? When someone instructs me to breathe in to a count of four and breathe out to a count of eight, I get anxious. I think , I can’t possibly do that. I will fail at that. Breathe like this to be grounded, I am told. Grounding, according to...
by Joanna Ford | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
What intentions might you have for the remainder of the year? Have you been kind to yourself, as you are to others?
by Joanna Ford | May 23, 2019 | Mindfulness, Reflection, Self Care, Uncategorized
Are Boundaries a Real Thing? There is a lot of discussion about boundaries. Folks are trying to establish them to maintain self care, it seems. It seems like the right thing to do. Vocabulary.com defines boundary as: a border and it can be physical, such as a fence...
by Joanna Ford | Apr 29, 2019 | Depression, PMDD, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
April is PMDD Awareness Month PMDD is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Check out this simple definition from Planned Parenthood. PMDD Awareness Month is April, so there is more information available on social media and news outlets. It is important to remember each...
by Joanna Ford | Mar 14, 2019 | Courage, Depression, Menopause, PMDD, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Uncategorized
Learning More About PMDD I have recently been inspired by a new podcast to learn more about PMDD. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder impacts some of the clients that I work with. The symptoms and a description are included in this link. The symptoms are: irritability,...
