by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Nov 27, 2017 | Pillar Post, Self Protection
In our world, we face dangers on a daily basis. Some are external and life-threatening such as fire, floods, financial loss, physical assault, loss of loved ones, etc. These are obvious stressors that require all of our attention and focus. Life literally stops when...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Nov 27, 2017 | Pillar Post, Self Care
What is self-care? Self-care is what people do for themselves to achieve and maintain a level of optimal health, well-being, and happiness. The Self Care pillar focuses on taking excellent care of your physical body. But wait! You’ve heard this before and if you’re...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Nov 27, 2017 | Pillar Post, Self Care
In a previous post, we talked all about what self-care is, why it matters, and how it can lay the foundation for other even more transformational changes in your life. Here we dig into the building blocks of self-care: Nutrition Sleep Movement (also known as...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Nov 27, 2017 | Pillar Post, Self Awareness
Sight is something we take for granted. Imagine trying to drive your car wearing a blindfold, not knowing where you are or where you’re going. It doesn’t take much to imagine how frightening such a situation would be! I found myself experiencing that fear...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Nov 27, 2017 | Pillar Post, Self Compassion
Janie is a twenty-year-old college student who came to see me because she was experiencing deep feelings of sadness and anxiety. She was very successful in her life, had good grades, a supportive family, and friends who loved her. When I asked her what she thought was...
