In response to our current state of emergency due to COVID-19, Mindful Soul is taking therapy online! We know our clients have a lot of questions, so we put together this helpful FAQ to answer them. How Does Telehealth Work? We are currently using a platform called Doxy.me, which allows you to see your therapist […]
COVID-19 Notice to Clients of Mindful Soul
We are OPEN for Business! . . . online! : ) COVID-19 Notice to Clients 3/14/20 It has been a pretty wild week in New Jersey with COVID-19 and we want to share our latest plans and preparations. Governor Murphy announced yesterday afternoon that it is not a matter of IF schools (and businesses) close […]
Guided Meditation: An Introduction to Mindfulness with Ji!
These days, the word “mindfulness” is all over the mental health and wellness worlds…but what does it actually mean and how can it help you? In this vlog post, Mindful Soul’s Ji Lim, MSEd, MPhil LPC, talks about the how and why of Mindfulness along with a 3-minute guided practice! Learn more about how Mindfulness […]
The Nurturing Benefits of Nature for Mental Health
By Amanda Leone, MSW, LSW While many of us know intuitively and through our own experiences, recent research supports the notion that time spent in nature is connected with a positive mood, a sense of meaningfulness, and vitality. Spending time in nature also helps reduce anger, fear, and stress while increasing moments of pleasant feelings, […]
Healing Our Horcruxes: Harry Potter & Trauma Therapy
By Sarah A. Temel, MSEd, LAC In the sixth (and my favorite) book of the series, The Half Blood Prince, Dumbledore takes Harry on an incredible and terrifying excursion through memories of Tom Riddle, who would one day become the world’s darkest wizard, Lord Voldemort. Through a journey into the pensieve, Dumbledore shows Harry not only Tom the boy, […]
Altered Books: Healing the Past through Creativity!
Art often creates a language for the things there may not be words for. Check out this video in which Altered Books facilitator and therapist, Heather McPaul, MS, LAC, NCC explains the incredible healing power of creating an altered book. The next Altered Books group (Parent Relationship Edition) begins Monday, October 15th, at 6:00pm! Spaces […]
Creativity for Adults
It seems a difficult thing for adults in our culture to reconcile time for themselves amongst the many roles they play, especially when those roles include work or parenthood. Creative workshops and expressive arts therapy groups might seem frivolous to the busy adult, something that they cannot justify for their “free time” because so many […]
Kids and Mindfulness
Increasing Kids’ Emotional Intelligence through Mindfulness The lives of young children, tweens, and teens are bursting with experiences that encourage increased independence, decision-making skills, and responsibility. Many situations that are viewed as unfair, non-preferred, or challenging could result in feelings of anger, frustration, or sadness. When children experience a big emotion, it is sometimes beyond […]
Exploring the Past as Part of Therapy
The Past is in the Present When many women initially come to therapy, they want to work on a current issue or symptom. It may be to reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression. Or it could be to deal with a life transition like divorce, illness or loss. As the client and her therapist begin […]
5 Reasons Creative Arts Can Help Female Veterans with Life After Service
Recently more and more research has shown the positive effects that art can have on military members in and outside of their service. As the fastest growing military population, female vets face particular obstacles. Here are 5 specific ways that female veterans can benefit from creative therapies. Helps Process Traumatic Experiences in a Safe Space […]