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🌞 The Power of Sunshine on Mental Health 🌞

Did you know that sunshine can have a profound impact on our mental well-being? As the days get longer and brighter, let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible benefits that sunshine brings to our mental health.

☀️ Mood Booster: Exposure to sunlight stimulates the production of serotonin, a hormone that helps regulate mood and promotes feelings of happiness and well-being. Soaking up the sun can lift your spirits and leave you feeling rejuvenated.

☀️ Vitamin D Boost: Sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D, which plays a crucial role in brain health. Sufficient vitamin D levels have been linked to reduced symptoms of depression and improved cognitive function. Remember to soak in some sunshine (safely, of course!) to support your vitamin D intake.

☀️ Stress Relief: Spending time outdoors in the sunshine can help reduce stress levels. The fresh air, warmth, and natural surroundings create a peaceful environment that allows you to relax, unwind, and let go of everyday worries.

☀️ Improved Sleep: Exposure to natural light, especially in the morning, helps regulate your body's internal clock and improves sleep quality. A well-rested mind is better equipped to handle the challenges of the day, so don't forget to catch some rays to support your sleep routine.

☀️ Get Active Outdoors: Sun-filled days offer the perfect opportunity to engage in outdoor activities. Whether it's a leisurely walk, a picnic in the park, or a bike ride, exercising outdoors under the sun provides physical benefits while boosting your mental well-being.

So, let's embrace the sunshine and make the most of its positive effects on our mental health. Get outside, feel the warmth on your skin, and enjoy the many gifts that the sun has to offer! ☀️💛

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and ending the stigma surrounding mental illness. If you're struggling with your mental health, please know that you're not alone. It's okay to ask for help, and seeking treatment can make a world of difference. Let's work together to support each other's mental health and break down the barriers that prevent people from getting the care they need.

January 2023 marks the start of National Mentoring Month. Mentoring.org shares that this month is used to come together in order to help young people find positive role models. Check out this infographic from their website which shares some stats about youth who have a mentor.

A Touch of Hope supports mentoring and partners with Banisters Leadership Academy to provide such services and programs to local youth. Chadron also has other mentoring groups such as TeamMates.

Happy snowy Monday! Most of our clinicians are back in action today! Let us know if you need to reschedule sessions based on the weather.

Our own clinician was interviewed for this article on Seasonal Affective Disorder. Check it out!!

Be aware of Seasonal Affective Disorder With the winter chill and snow keeping many people indoors, and the actual season just getting underway, it’s important to not only keep checks on physical but also mental health.

Welcome to 2023 from all of us at A Touch of Hope Therapy!

New Year’s is coming faster than we know it. So let’s talk about resolutions.
Some people rely on these to go into the new year feeling motivated and ready to make substantial changes. While others struggle to feel find hope or reason to create resolutions anyway.

Some say resolutions set them up for failure.
Some say that there is too much pressure to set resolutions.
Some fall into the “go big or go home” mindset.
Some notice their mental health deteriorate if they fall short of their resolution expectations.

So how do we adjust our expectations of resolutions to help us feel successful and prevent mental health deterioration?

Set realistic goals. Understand that sometimes, failure is part of the process and each failure is an opportunity for growth. Be prepared for your resolutions to take time and that changes will not happen overnight. Be gentle with yourself and what you expect of yourself. Set some rewards to motivate yourself and keep you on track to your goals. Seek support and share your goals with trusted individuals to help you find accountability and feel motivated to reach your goals.

Also, if you do not want to create resolutions, don’t. There is no requirement to set New Year’s Resolutions and not having resolutions does not mean you are incapable of change in the new year.

If your goals are related to mental health, we would LOVE to hear them!

Chelsea is in the office today! Please call our office line at 308-360-3703 if you need assistance or would like to schedule a session with one of our clinicians or with our massage therapist!

A Touch of Hope wishes you a gentle holiday season. A fellow therapist shared the thought that wishing people a “happy holidays” can be difficult because the holidays aren’t happy for everyone.

So we wish you a gentle holiday season, where you are gentle with yourself, others, and the holidays. Whatever today is for you is okay.

Happy Holidays from us at A Touch of Hope Therapy. Our offices will be closed over the holiday weekend.
Each of our clinicians keep an individual schedule, so please check with your clinician regarding their schedules over the holiday.

We are thankful for each and every individual who has believed in us and made it possible for us to serve our community.

We still have openings for therapy, reiki, and massage. Please contact our office if you are interested in any of our services at 308-360-3703

STAY INSIDE AND STAY WARM. Our offices will be closed again today unless directly communicated with you by your clinician. Contact your clinician should you wish to make your session or would like to schedule a telehealth session

THIS IS SO AMAZING!!! Early detection and intervention is paramount in Eating Disorder treatment

"Health care professionals may now have a way to identify possible eating disorder cases a year before they would have been diagnosed, allowing patients to receive support much sooner, according to a new study."

Read more about this study here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2798207?utm_campaign=articlePDF&utm_medium=articlePDFlink&utm_source=articlePDF&utm_content=jamanetworkopen.2022.40809

The 2023 Chadron Community Art Show is soliciting artists for its upcoming February showing. This year's theme is Rooted in the Earth.

As you all may know, we have some FREEZING temps coming in this week. As of right now, we plan to stay open and honor sessions with clients as scheduled. We will not be available for walk-in sessions. Please contact your clinician (or massage therapist) to confirm appointments or reschedule if you do not want to be out in the freezing temperatures.

We will attempt to open our office doors today! Please check with your clinician regarding appointments to make sure we are dug out and able to make it to the office today!

A Touch of Hope offices will be closed again today, Friday December 16 due to weather. Our city is working hard to get the streets and parking spaces open. Please contact your clinician in regards to telehealth sessions.

We hope to see you all Monday!

Thank you to all those out and about trying to get our little town cleared up and back to functional!

A Touch of Hope is CLOSED again today, Thursday December 15 due to the continued winter weather. We will be working hard to make our office accessible after the massive winter storm that has blown through our area.

Check with your clinician regarding telehealth sessions or to reschedule any sessions missed due to closures this week.

Stay safe and stay warm!

A Touch of Hope office will be CLOSED Tuesday, November 13 and Wednesday, December 14 due to BLIZZARD conditions. Contact your clinician regarding your session and to inquire about telehealth options.

Stay safe and stay warm!

Winter Weather Closure: Please be advised. Our offices are closed today due to the winter weather. Check with your clinician regarding your sessions today and potentially tomorrow.

It is no surprise that we are expecting a snow storm this week! With the impending weather, please check with your clinicians regarding scheduling. Our offices are open today, Monday December 12, unless otherwise communicated.

We will be reaching out regarding upcoming sessions or you are welcome to contact your clinician directly to inquire about your upcoming sessions.

Christmas is coming! It is important to increase self-care, even if that is simply to take time to pause, set healthy boundaries, and practice the pause in every moment.

If you or someone you know is struggling during this time of the year, please reach out to our clinicians at 308-360-3703

Trauma can be particularly triggered during the holiday season. There are often triggers and traditions that provoke a trauma response and often cannot be helped or avoided. Here are some tips to manage difficult mental health struggles during this time of the year.
1. Take a break! It is okay to need some space to be with your thoughts and emotions. Even if you need to be in another’s space, you deserve space to honor your thoughts and emotions.
2. Set boundaries and enforce them. You boundaries are there to keep you safe and well. Those who are unhappy about your boundaries are those who benefit from you not having any.
3. Decide for yourself. So often there are many things we cannot control during this season. Focus on what you can and make those decisions for yourself.
4. Ask for support. Find someone you trust and allow yourself to receive help when needed.
5. Start a new tradition. It’s okay! You are allowed to decide what the holiday season needs to look like for you. Make some changes! Do things that make you feel good, safe, and healthy and make that a tradition. You are allowed to create new rules in holiday management!

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please contact our clinicians at 308-360-3703

Here are some simple tips to engage in kindness and generosity. Did you know giving back is a pillar of happiness??

When we actively engage in sharing kindness and generosity with others, our brain signals us to release those feel good chemicals we all love.

We challenge you to go out and do something kind for someone else and notice how their gratitude can impact your mood.

By noting some simple everyday cues we can strengthen the muscle of kindness and generosity. Follow this link for more ways to incorporate kindness and generosity into your everyday practice: https://loom.ly/3UPOL6Q

Good information for those of us affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder!

Seasonal affective disorder Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that lasts for a season, typically the winter months, and goes away during the rest of the year.

The holidays are fast approaching. While this time is full of bright lights, joy, and feelings of togetherness, there are many who struggle to make it through this time of year.

For those of us who struggle through the holidays, here are some self-care tips to start adding in to your daily routine.

The image below is from selfloverainbow.com. Self-Love Rainbow

Our offices are open by appointment only until Wednesday this week. Check with your clinician/practitioner prior to attending scheduled session to ensure they are in office.
We appreciate you all and hope you have a great holiday week!

This month we have focused heavily on gratitude. Some days it can be difficult to find things to be thankful for.

We LOVE when you interact with us on here. Choose a prompt and answer in the comments so we can see what things you are all thankful for!