Extra 051 Grounding Techniques

Temperature is rising, there is the smell of burned wood and dreams. Civility in on an extended vacation and it is all we can do to stay grounded.




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Resources Mentioned:

 
Anxiety in Order Stop Anxiety Breathing Video

The Mighty How an Agoraphobic Meets A Stranger Playing Pokemon Go

Geek and Sundry Pokemon Go Helps People with Anxiety and Stress

Fort Refuge page on Grounding Techniques

Dr. Stephanie Cordes Easy Grounding Exercises to Calm the Nervous System

Tiny Buddha How to Connect to Yourself and Feel Balanced with 10 Grounding Techniques

Janell Ball at Healing Resources on Grounding Strategies

Very Well post on Flashbacks and Grounding

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Kintsukuroi App - From Broken to Whole

There are times when you need to do something to take you mind off of the rabbit track. This is a simple puzzle game called Kintsukuroi.





Basically the ceramic piece is broken and you are tasked with putting it back together.

And while you are doing that your mind shifts away from the yakity-yak.  It is free and if you have Android 2.3 and up you are good to go.

You can find this app in the Google Play Store.

Episode 050 CBT A Practical Guide and Audio Relaxation Sources

You do not have to download an audio or video file to relax. You can make your own recordings. But there is something nice and comforting about a distant voice wanting to help you to disengage from your troubles.

In this week's episode there is a brief review of the the book, Introducing CBT A Practical Guide and a few places to score some listening relief.






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Resources Mentioned:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, A Practical Guide The UK publisher is Icon Books UK. There is a website for the vendor at introducingbooks.com 

If you need to order from a local book store this is the book identification number. ISBN 978-184831254-8

Audio relaxation recordings from Anxiety and Depression Association of Manitoba 

Seven Guided Meditations from Sounds True - These are free recordings. You do have to submit your email address but you get almost an hours worth of meditative instruction from some of the grand poo-bahs of meditation. 

You should know that you probably will be placed on a mailing list.

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Episode 049 - Three Ideas to Cope with Anger

I'm no less angry than I was last week but anger without a constructive outlet is dangerous. Besides, I got extra dark chocolate with 72% cacao.

I do want to add if you are being cultural assaulted or the news is too much it is very okay to take a media break. It is important to be informed but it is equally important to take care of yourself.

Nurturing is not a dirty word. Walking without an electronic device is even better.

I take great solace that I am, forever, culturally disobedient. You can be too; be selective in what you see, listen to and participate in. Ignore known idiots and take in restorative media.






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Resources Mentioned:

• Supreme Court of Florida Inquiry Concerning a Judge SC16-548 This is a pdf on the decision the court made regarding Judge Collins.
• Anger Management from HelpGuide.org, what anger is, coping techniques and when to to seek help.
• Center for Clinical Interventions (Australia) handout on how to handle anger. 
• Judith Orloff's Psychology Today article about Four Strategies to Cope With Anger in a Healthy Way
• Real Simple Magazine What is Your Anger Style?
• American Psychiatric Association page on Strategies for Controlling Your Anger
• James Seals short book at Amazon on Anger Natural Treatment to Frustration and Stress
• James Seals short book at Barnes and Nobel Anger Natural Treatment to Frustration and Stress 

 

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Episode 048 - Anger PebbleCast On the Anxiety Road

This is a mini episode because I am angry. The toxic kind that needs a healthy outlet.
The kind that knows it will pass but not without me acknowledging that this needs to be addressed.

Next week show will be about how anger can appear when you have an anxiety disorder, what you can do to take care of yourself and may be some harsh truths you'd rather not know.






In the meantime, I do recommend that you check out http://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-anger-leads-to-anxiety-and-what-to-do-about-it

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