Talk to me


 

Talk to me about you
Talk to me about the sadness
Talk to me about the worry
Talk to me about the anxiety
Talk to me about the stress
Talk to me about the world
Talk to me about your relationship
Talk to me about your partner
Talk to me about work
Talk to me about life
Talk to me about your child/children
Talk to me about friends
Talk to me about family
Talk to me about school
Talk to me about happiness
Talk to me about gratitude
Talk to me about sickness
Talk to me about health
Talk to me about joy
Talk to me about love
Talk to me about kindness
Talk to me about anger
Talk to about fear
Talk to me about resentment
Talk to me about guilt
Talk to me about hopes
Talk to about dreams
Talk to me about spirituality
Talk to me about religion
Talk to me about politics
Talk to me about trauma
Talk to me about self esteem
Talk to me about self care
Talk to me about self love
Talk to me about pregnancy
Talk to me about marriage
Talk to me about failures
Talk to me about the universe
Talk to me about the planet
Talk to me about about nature
Talk to me about transitions
Talk to me about mental health
Talk to me about lgbtq support
Talk to me about personalities
Talk to me about racism
Talk to me about physical health
Talk to me about emotional health
Talk to me about stigmas
Talk to me about neglect
Talk to me about Black Lives Matter
Talk to me about infidelity
Talk to me about inconsistencies
Talk to me about evolution
Talk to me about holidays
Talk to me about motherhood
Talk to me about entrepreneurship
Talk to me about self image
Talk to me about eating
Talk to me about mind and body
Talk to me about awakenings
Talk to me about grief
Talk to me about soul searching
Talk to me about the past
Talk to me about the future
Talk to me about the present
Talk to me about your journey
Talk to me about your superpowers
Talk to me about empowerment
Talk to me about equality
Talk to me about parents
Talk to me about siblings
Talk to me about food
Talk to me about perinatal concerns
Talk to me about empaths
Talk to me about childhood
Talk to me about financial concerns
Talk to me about COVID
Talk to me about pre COVID
Talk to me about transformation
Talk to me about gender identity
Talk to me about gender dysphoria
Talk to me about postpartum
Talk to me about depression
Talk to me about anything, anything at all.
Talk to me to be heard, to be validated, to be seen.
My tribe and I are honored to be apart of your journey, wherever you are and wherever that takes you.
Call us today, talk to us; we’re here to listen.

 

Posted by Colette Lopane-Capella, LMHC, D

Kindness


 

Let’s talk about kindness and why it’s so very good for your soul.
First let’s define kindness,

According to the dictionary …

“Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.”

But kindness means so much more …

“Kindness can mean different things to different people. The meaning is in how YOU choose to show it. Be it through empathy, acceptance, kind gestures, thoughtfulness, the possibilities are entirely up to you. Kindness might look like being helpful or showing empathy. It may mean doing nice things without expecting nice things in return.”

How is kindness good for your soul Here’s a bunch of reasons why kindness is good for you:
“¢ kindness builds self-esteem
“¢ kindness builds empathy
“¢ kindness builds compassion
“¢ kindness improves mood and overall health
“¢ kindness decreases blood pressure
“¢ kindness decreases stress levels
“¢ kindness creates balance
“¢ kindness puts life into perspective
“¢ kindness elicits a sense of belonging
With all of the beauty and wonder that kindness creates why not spread it more?
Here’s your homework, spread kindness like a wild fire, now more then ever friends. Be kind. Be true. Be you.

 

Posted by Colette Lopane-Capella, LMHC, D

Let’s try a new breathing exercise mediation together


Whether your an expert or doing your first breathing exercise mediation ever I encourage you to try this simple mediation today.

Get comfy
Get yourself in a comfortable space. A quiet space with little to no distracts. Plant your feet flat on the ground.
Begin to take deep breathes in through your nose and out through your mouth. Slow down. Try to focus on your breathe. Thoughts may come into your mind, allow them to visit and them focus back on your breathe.
Begin to envision your safe, happy place.
Use your 5 senses to begin to envision your happy place. Imagine your in this space, a safe, relaxed space. Do not allow visitors, this is your sacred space.
In this space
In this space envision that all worries, stressors and uncomfortable feelings are not allowed to join. In fact in this space they simply disappear.
Stay here
Stay in this space as long as feel comfortable. Breathing in and out. When you feel ready and you feel more relaxed you can open your eyes.
At the end of this mediation, thank your self for the unconditional love and support.

Posted by Colette Lopane-Capella, LMHC, D

Just for today


 

Daily mediations

A form of daily mediations is starting each morning off with a just for today statement.
Focus on today and the task of the day, not the lifetime. Here’s some just for todays to start to use every morning.
Just for today I will focus on mindfulness
Just for today I will be happy
Just for today I will adjust myself to what I need
Just for today I will give myself the patience I deserve
Just for today I will share my growth and love with those who show me there’s
Just for today I will take time for me, alone and relax
Just for today I will shift my perspective to what aligns with my needs
Just for today I will be unafraid.
Just for todays stem from AA 12 step programs. They can be used in many different forms and spaces. If just for todays are fitting for setting your intentions for the day, I encourage you to come up with some of your own and begin to practice daily.

 

Posted by Colette Lopane-Capella, LMHC, D

Tips on getting through the holidays when it feels like to much


 

So the holidays are coming up, how exciting?
But also stressful and to some not exciting at all.
The holidays can elicit a range of emotions for many, even weeks leading up.

Most importantly for holiday stress:

Honor your feelings and practice self-love, kindness, boundaries and patience with you self. This sounds simple but can be extremely hard.
Here we have come up with some helpful mantras to help lower holiday stress:
Use the ones you feel drawn to
I will practice kindness
I will be patient with myself, friends and family
I will practice healthy boundaries
I will say no when I need to
I will let go of my expectations specially the very high ones
I will remember the meaning of the holiday, release society standards
I will show love to myself and those around me
I will take it one moment at a time
If I need space if I need distance I will honor that
I will be kind to myself each second of the day
I give myself permission to slow down when I need it
I will practice mindfulness
I will practice self love
We are all connected in this universe
I miss love ones and I will honor that
I will practice gratitude
I will honor my budget
If I need a boundary between family and friends I will practice it
I will give myself the gift of kindness today
Also check out these awesome mantras for holidays stress from https://www.tiffanynapper.com/blog/15-holiday-mantras

WHEN YOU ARE OVERWHELMED:

1. I have control over how I feel, and I choose to feel at peace.

2. I give myself permission to let go of what no longer serves me.

3. It will get done.

 

WHEN YOU ARE LONELY:

4. I can make space for loneliness and practice being kind to myself.

5. We are all connected after all.

6. Loneliness will always pass.

 

WHEN MONEY IS TIGHT:

7. I will always have enough.

8. Gratitude awakens the good in my life.

9. I give and receive with grace.

 

WHEN YOUR FAMILY STRESSES YOU OUT:

10. I open my heart and accept others as they are.

11. Stay present. Get grounded. I have nothing but love to give.

12. I choose uplifting encounters, and I have the power to remove myself from negative situations.

 

WHEN YOU ARE DOWN ON YOURSELF:

13. I am deserving and worthy of all good things.

14. I treat myself with love and respect.

15. I give myself permission to prioritize the things that bring me joy, creativity, and connection.

 

Posted by Colette Lopane-Capella, LMHC, D