I don't have a specific theme for February, and I don't think I will for March either. I think Loving Attention encompasses everything. It is the slowing down of my mind enough to look at what the hell is really going on and being honest about it. That is keeping me busy enough, I don't need another theme for the rest of the year.
Journal wise - I havne't been reading that many self help books, but I've been writing daily (in a private journal). Something extremely helpful has been my 0-5 scale. Whenever I feel like my emotions get too high I write down how high they are. 0 is calm and 5 is crying and flailing my arms aound wildly. Most times I get to 3 which is bad enough. Buddy barking for no reason or someone says something (seemingly) insensitive. …
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The video on the home page shows one way to go about it:
http://suzibluart.com/creativeretreats/creative-recovery
Hi Annie - I havent made writing prompts like I did in paint and chronicle, but I want to get more direction for you on here. I promise to do that this week.
Yeah right lady! Then why am I here? This also happened to be right after my son overdosed and died.
I've also been in therapy for most of my life but she was a doozy.
I am sorry I just saw this today! Finding a good therapist is the most important part. Here is a starting place:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists?tr=Hdr_Brand
You can read about what they specialize in and also get their name and read reviews.
LOVE YOUR STUFF,iS YOUR BLOG DONE FOR DEC/ ?1I CANT FIND IT?
Right on this page will be the prompt for each month, and then the CR Blog is where you can post your own pages and writing. Look for the links that are right above this chat box.
I put up a guideline page today to help you with your comments and posts.