Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese art form that involves fixing broken pottery by filling in cracks with gold accents. The idea is to highlight the fractures and broken parts and as a result, create something new and uniquely beautiful. Kintsugi is also closely tied to the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, which embraces the beauty inContinue reading “When Life Imitates Art – Applying Kintsugi to Mental Health”
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5 Minute Loving Kindness Meditation
Stay grounded during challenging times
We can all agree that stress and anxiety abound in this time when there are so many unknowns. Since the World Health Organization called the Covid-19 viral disease a pandemic, many of us are practicing “social distancing” and this has already had an effect on our mental and emotional health. We are social beings andContinue reading “Stay grounded during challenging times”
Self-Care for the Holidays
November is here and the holiday planning is in full effect. For some, Thanksgiving means they get to spend a special day with their family to express gratitude for having them in their lives and to share a delicious meal together. For others, Thanksgiving means they get to spend a stress-filled day with their familyContinue reading “Self-Care for the Holidays”
Maria Nakhleh, LCSW 