Wellness
We are all included in the greater good. Your health and wellness matter.
Self-Care
"Self-Care"...it's a nice idea, isn't it? Doesn't it seem like the people who need it the most are the people who have the least amount of time and resources to devote to it? Of course we all need to take care of ourselves, but how do we prioritize our well-being over the people who rely on us for their wellness - our clients, our staff, our families? If you are part of the nonprofit world and on this page, it is likely you are a "helper."
Liminal Space
Change is something that occurs, while transition is something that we actively guide. There are many ways to think about events and moments in our lives: seasons, cycles, beginnings and endings, etc. Here, in The Village, we have come to appreciate the idea of "liminal spaces."
Mind - Body - Work Balance
Sometimes, our bodies communicate our emotional and physical state before our brains do, but we don’t really live in a society that encourages a stronger mind-body connection, and we don’t usually develop these self-awareness skills as we grow into adulthood. Take breathing, for example. We master breathing right at birth because we can not survive without each inhale and exhale. Because it is instinctual and ingrained in our survival, we rarely consider ways to maximize its benefits in our daily lives.
Yoga Session
Watch a calming yoga session and follow along. Work a little on that mind-body-work-balance. Email us and let us know how it goes!
Mind Management
When our thoughts derail and our progress is halted, how do we get back on track? How do we guide our thoughts to get us where we need to be?
The Crispy Remedy
We hear about "burn-out" in helping professions quite often. It is likely many of us have experienced the fatigue and stress that settles in when our work takes more from us than we have to give. What happens when we don’t address the pain and drain that can come from helping others with their trauma and challenges? Here are some suggestions from a clinical social worker to help us center our needs along with the people we are helping.
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