Body, Mind, & Spirit

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC “We must stay busy – let’s not slow down or quit. Because if we do, we won’t be able to handle the silence. We won’t be able to keep our minds off the incident that follows us. Remaining distracted keeps the demons away. The more we can keep away the […]

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC As our parents grow older, it is natural for our responsibilities toward them to increase. However, the emotional journey of caring for aging parents can be overwhelming and unpredictable.  We may find ourselves unprepared for the flood of emotions that we experience as we watch our parents’ health decline. The

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC Go with me on a journey … The air was dark and damp, and perspiration slipped from my brow as I found myself in a dark room without an exit and freezing temperatures. Contrary to these conditions, my body was burning … my heart was racing. Fear was present; its

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC Communication is a beautiful experience when we are in tune and present. It is an avenue to connection, developing intimacy with each step. We communicate to be heard and understood and reciprocate this process with others. Relationships blossom when we lead with active listening – listening to understand and not

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC My youngest daughter has asked each family member about their New Year’s resolutions. I keep telling her I do not have one, and she seriously believes this is a problem.   What do you believe? Here is my take on it.  I do not make New Year’s resolutions. I’ve done that

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC Emotional well-being is essential, and we can maintain a balance in our emotions by creating daily routines. Our body, mind, and spirit experience many levels of transformation throughout our lives. Creating a routine for different areas helps manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Depression frequently interrupts one’s basic hygiene and self-care.

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC Every day, we hear our medical doctors, therapists, friends, and family ask us, “What are you doing for self-care?” I’m not negating that self-care is not essential; it is!But how we look at it is different for everyone, and there is no set pattern of what, how, or when to

How often have we allowed the toss of a relationship to be so minimal in the words “What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger”? Strength is a good characteristic; however, when not balanced with love, we lose our gentleness toward others. The question then arises: How tough do we want to be? Tough enough that

by Jennifer Goodson, MA, LMHC The new school year brings back routines for the next 10 months. Even if the pattern is familiar, a change in routine is happening with students experiencing new classrooms, new schedules, new teacher(s), and new expectations. When the momentum of change is in effect, anxiety will be high. While, as

by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC What are boundaries, and how can they improve our mental health? Boundaries are set to provide a perimeter of peace around our body, mind, and spirit. Without them, we welcome chaos in our lives. This wreaks havoc on our thought patterns, emotions, and responses. Boundaries protect us from being mentally