Self-Awareness

Nothing Changes, if Nothing Changes

Do people really change? This is a question that often plagues people when considering counseling. Is it even worth trying? What does it take to change a mindset, a habit or behavior?

Mindfully Weathering the Storm with R.A.I.N.

Instead of giving in to the storm inside, you can learn to equip yourself with the strategy of R.A.I.N. This strategy enables us to apply mindfulness in a self-compassionate way.

When trauma is “the norm”: About CPTSD

Children who experience repeated insults, shame, or humiliation start to believe what they are told about themselves. More so, the mind and body start to try and cope with the trauma by disconnecting from the experience and body, which can lead to chronic psychological, physiological, and emotional issues and difficulties. These difficulties can impair a person’s overall functioning in childhood and adulthood.

Vicarious trauma: When we feel the pain of someone else’s trauma

Being on the front line in times of crisis can be difficult and draining. For those in helping fields, these kinds of crises can…

A Growth Mindset Can Prevent Burn Out!

This month, Fuller Life connected with first year pre-med students at Prairie View A&M University to discuss how to avoid burn out by working…

Enjoy the foods you love AND be healthy: Mindful eating

It can be confusing know what healthy food choices are when we often hear conflicting messages. With mindful eating, we can practice listening to our bodies and make choices for ourselves that promote our health and well-being.

Weighing In: Shame vs the Scale

Everyday we can look around and see signs, commercials, and ads for the latest fad diets, extreme workouts, and weight-loss quick fixes. These diets…

How Often do you Care for Yourself?

So, what does actual self-care look like?

From a therapeutic stand point, it means taking care of yourself in multiple ways. It can look like eating well, engaging in mindfulness, exercising, or engaging in spiritual practices like mindfulness or expression through religion. In addition to taking care of your physical and emotional health, it is important to attend to the mental aspect of self-care.