Back to School Self-Care
Going back to school can be both exciting and stressful. Here are some self-care tips to help you manage the transition smoothly:
Mental Health Awareness Month
As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we at Karuna would like to share how we are taking care of our mental health.…
Planting Seeds
In the Northern Hemisphere, we are now at the time of the Vernal Equinox, the coming of Spring. In Earth/nature-centered traditions, it is also called Ostara.
Black History Month
Celebrating the rich tapestry of history, culture, and resilience during Black History Month. Let's honor the achievements, contributions, and ongoing legacy that have shaped our world.
Creative Maladjustment
In 1967, MLK, Jr. gave the keynote address at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association.
Kindness Matters
This past Monday was World Kindness Day. I don’t think I’m speaking out of turn if I say that the world could really use some more real kindness right now…
Dog vs. Snake
I am reminded today of something I often discuss with clients. When an animal experiences threat, they react (fight, flight, freeze), hopefully survive, and then go back to laying in the sun or whatever they were doing before. They give themself a shake, which literally resets their nervous system back to a normal, non-activated state. When it’s over, it is OVER for them. When humans are fortunate enough to survive a threat, the emotional brain doesn’t necessarily let go and move on so quickly. Getting the nervous system to de-activate is not an automatic part of our process.