rrava2Aug 11, 20211 minChallenging Negative Thoughts So many of us have that 'tape' running in the back of our head. It's exhausting always having that voice that's telling you all the bad...
rrava2Aug 11, 20211 minBelly Breathing I continue to talk about how COVID-19 is impacting Illinois and our community. Learn a combination of belly breathing and mindfulness...
rrava2Aug 7, 20211 minSoothing GroundingSoothing grounding is a way to talk kindly to yourself by focusing on things that make you happy. Great for depression and anxiety. When...
rrava2Aug 7, 20211 minPhysical GroundingPhysical Grounding is great for stress, anger, anxiety and dissociation.
rrava2Aug 7, 20211 minMental Grounding to Help with AnxietyMental grounding is an excellent way to help manage anxiety, dissociation and other strong negative emotions. It helps anchor you into...
rrava2Aug 7, 20211 minGrounding- An overviewI continue exploring the changes in our community here in Champaign/Urbana and all of Illinois, that occurred virtually overnight. I also...
rrava2Aug 7, 20211 min4/7/8 BreathingI continue processing the pandemic and what sheltering place is like. Although I reject the concept of 'social distancing' I fully...
rrava2Aug 6, 20214 minAnxiety and Automatic Negative ThoughtsOver 18% of our population struggles with anxiety. And yet, only 1/3 of those who struggle with anxiety seek treatment. You can recover...
rrava2Aug 6, 20214 minSeasonal Affective DisorderIt's that time of year in the mid-west. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler. The leaves will be changing soon,...
rrava2Aug 6, 20213 minAwesome Apps That Help Reduce Anxiety and DepressionAnyone that knows me knows I love technology. These days we’re all pretty connected to our phones so why not put them to use helping us...