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Breadcrumbs & Moonbeams

Resources to Guide and Light your Path

 

Spiritual 

(most links have newsletters you can sign up for)

​Center for Action & Contemplation 

Henri Nouwen Society 

The Meaningful Life Center with Rabbi Simon Jacobsen 

Ananda Church of Self-Realization

​Power to Change 

Chopra Foundation 

Navajo Pollen Path

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"Love What You Have, Think Eternal"

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Leadership (of Self & Others)

​Atomic Habits with James Clear

SmartBrief on Leadership

Emotional Intelligence with Travis Bradberry

Braver Angels (this organization seeks to bridge the partisan divide by fostering more productive dialogue)

 

"You Earn The Right To Lead When You Lead Yourself Well"​​​

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Inspiration

​The OnBeing Project (podcast and newsletter)

The Quiet Life with Susan Cain (author of Bittersweet and Quiet,Quiet Power)

The Marginalian

The Big Think

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"I'm One With The Earth & Sky" ~ from Let It Go in the film Frozen

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Grief

​The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and The Sacred Work of Grief book by Francis Weller (click here for his website on Grief)

"Coco" (Disney film that centers around the Mexican holiday "Dia de los Muertos," emphasizing the need to honor traditions and heal old wounds rather than holding grudges)

"The Shack" (film about loss, depression, crisis of faith, transformation)

"Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" (how grief can make us vulnerable to dark forces)

YouTube Video - "How to Keep your Heart Open when you're in hell" - Ram Dass

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"Love Carries Us From This Life To the Next"

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Neurodivergence

Julie Skolnick's website/newsletter for Twice-Exceptional (2E) children and adults: www.withunderstandingcomescalm.com

Dr. Megan Anna Neff's website for Neurodivergence and her newsletter, Neurodivergent Notes

ADDitude Magazine: www.Additudemag.com (they have a free Symptom Checker on their homepage)

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Free Personality Assessment Tools

PositiveIntelligence.com - Saboteur Assessment (How We Self-Sabotage)

​Enneagram Test

​Self-Awareness Worksheets

Inside the Actors Studio questions

5-Factor Personality Test (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism)

Nondual Embodiment Thematic Inventory (NETI) - To evaluate your score, click here

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Neuroscience (The science of how the nervous system develops and works)

Neuroscience of Stress

Video about Stress and Performance:  Watch Now

Video about Stress, Organizational Success, and Neuroplasticity:  Watch Now

Video about the Neurobiology of Stress:  Watch Now

Interesting article about the Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma and its effects on cortisol levels:  Click Here

 

Mechanism of Action (The process of how a healing modality produces an effect)

 Reiki  

 Scientific article about the mechanism of action of Reiki:  Click Here

 Please visit the following websites for more information on Reiki: 

 Ions - Institute of Noetic Sciences

 Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology

 Healing in America

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EMDR

  Scientific article about the mechanism of action of EMDR:   Click Here

  Please visit EMDR.com for further information

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Collaborative Care

​Complementary & Alternative Healing  (referrals to recommended providers available upon request):

Acupuncture

Massage

Curable app for Chronic Pain

Naturopaths

Holistic Chiropractic

Neurofeedback/Biofeedback (HeartMath)

Polyvagal Theory (Unyte)

Spiritual Community/Church/Meditation/Yoga

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Some Alternatives to Psychotropic Medications

St. John's Wort

SAM-E

5-HTP

Inositol and/or NAC (Anxiety, OCD)

 

Psychotropic Medications

Although a lot of presenting problems can be worked through in therapy, sometimes there is a need for additional medication support for awhile which is often best practice. Collaborative care with your doctor/psychiatrist will be provided to ensure quality care, including a titration plan as you heal/learn new skills leading to possible dose reduction, and perhaps an eventual elimination of the support of psychotropic medications.  

 

Please Note: It is highly encouraged that a thorough medical exam take place prior to (or within the past year) the start of therapy since certain medical conditions can contribute to the manifestation of some anxiety and stress-related disorders.  

It is recommended that you have a blood panel completed to check for any vitamin deficiencies such as:

Vitamin B

Vitamin D

It is also recommended that you have your thyroid checked as a rule-out since hyper/hypo thyroid issues can cause symptoms of anxiety/depression

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