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1. Mark the occasion
2. Do something different, really different
3. Make spring resolutions
4. Shine some sunshine on yourself
5. Find what renews you and keep doing it

Spring Renewal: 5 Ways to Reawaken Your Spirit and Get A Fresh Start — Well Life Therapy, LLC Spring is truly a natural time to reawaken your spirit and get a fresh start inside and out. Perhaps there is a change you have been considering for months or even years. Maybe a new and invigorating idea has swept in with the new Spring air. You may have specific ideas in mind for changes you would

“The wound is the place the light enters you.”
— Rumi

Just as nature is getting ready to blossom, our bodies are also moving through a significant transition from our quieter winter routines into a more spring-like, outward expression of our energy.

This is prime time to do spring cleaning in the body by supporting its detoxification pathways. As the days get longer, and the sun shines brighter, we can care for our body's physical, mental, and emotional needs by utilizing seasonally appropriate lifestyle and dietary changes that will help us feel energized and rejuvenated!

A Holistic Approach to Spring Rejuvenation Spring is the perfect time to do spring cleaning in the body by supporting its body’s detoxification pathways and utilizing seasonally appropriate lifestyle and dietary changes that will help us feel

“And in the spring, I shed my skin, and it blows away with the changing winds.”
— Florence + The Machine

Thanks to Elizabeth Campbell for her inspiration this month! Stay tuned on Facebook as we ponder the hope of renewal. Elizabeth says,

"Every day I find myself amazed by the miracle of the world coming to life again. I say this fully knowing how cheesy this sounds. But gosh darn it if I am not smiling at a new flowering tree the next day.

Part of my joy and appreciation for this rebirth of nature is the hope that it brings. As I said before, I like the dark and cold of the winter. The juxtaposition of a warm fire and twinkling holiday lights reminds me that light is present even in the darkest of times. As a trauma therapist (and a human), I have seen so much darkness. You can become acclimated to it, even expect it. Something about this spring lit up the clarity inside me that as we hold space for and appreciate the darkness, we make room for all of the light to come in."

Elizabeth Campbell, MS, LPC | The Resiliency Center Elizabeth Campbell, MS, LPCBy lvenart on November 3, 2015 in ADHD, Clinical Supervision, Counseling for Individuals and Couples, Creative and Integrative Therapies, Individual and Couples Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Self Care ProgramElizabeth Campbell is a Licensed Profess...

Don't miss our June newsletter focused on Reawakening and Renewal - https://mailchi.mp/theresiliencycenter/o8ds3o5znd-10700210

Guided, detailed writing can not only help us process what we’ve been through and assist us as we envision a path forward; it can lower our blood pressure, strengthen our immune systems, and increase our general well-being. Expressive writing can result in a reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression; improve our sleep and performance; and bring us greater focus and clarity.

Writing Can Help Us Heal from Trauma Why does a writing intervention work? While it may seem counterintuitive that writing about negative experiences has a positive effect, some have posited that narrating the story of a past negative event or an ongoing anxiety “frees up” cognitive resources. Research suggests that trauma damages ...

"We do not write in order to be understood; we write in order to understand."
— Cecil Day-Lewis

What would happen if you wrote every day?!

Write everyday - even if you aren't a writer What happens when you carve out time to implement a daily writing practice into your life? Let's chat about 5 of the amazing benefits of writing every day.

"We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection."
— Anaïs Nin

Do you struggle getting started with writing? Try these journaling prompts!

Journaling Prompts I Swear By to Manage My Emotions I'm sharing 20 of my favorite journaling prompts for self-discovery, managing emotions, and dealing with anxiety and depression.

Listening to your body and forming a connection helps you make choices that make moving more comfortable and liberating.

Writing is not just for writers!

Rachel Kobin shares, "Even if you think you’re not good at it, writing can enhance your life. As a human, you have the right to express yourself and tell your story. Your voice is unique, and that voice can be used privately as part of your self-care practice or shared to the extent you find rewarding."

Writing—not just for writers! by Rachel Kobin You don’t have to wake up at ungodly hours, hunch over your keyboard, tap out hundreds of words, and then go to your day ...

Are there psychological benefits of writing?
"The deeper motive, from what I’ve seen, is that people write stories to make sense of their lives. They’re going in search of meaning."

Why we write Any stories that are good originate from the deepest precincts of our inner lives, from our obsessions and fears and desires, writes Steve Almond. We write about what we can’t get rid of by any other means.

"Writing is medicine. It is an appropriate antidote to injury. It is an appropriate companion for any difficult change."
— Julia Cameron

Enjoy this poetry from William Stafford titled "Keeping a Journal":

At night it was easy for me with my little candle
to sit late recording what happened that day. Sometimes
rain beating in from the dark would begin softly
across the roof and then drum wildly for attention.
The candle flame would hunger after each wafting
of air. My pen inscribed think shadows that leaned
forward and hurried their lines along the wall.

More important than what was recorded, these evenings
deepened my life: they framed every event
or thought and placed it with care by the others.
As time went on, that scribbled wall—even if
it stayed blank—became where everything
recognized itself and passed into meaning.

Learn more about William Stafford and his journaling at https://alina_stefanescu.typepad.com/_patrick_and_alina_weddin/2013/09/two-poems-about-journaling-by-william-stafford.html

Join us Wednesday for our monthly Rumi and Friends Spiritual Poetry Evening at 7:30 pm via Zoom!

Learn more and register at http://www.meetup.com/resiliencygatherings/.

Thanks to Rachel Kobin for guiding us through the month with her wisdom on writing! Learn about Rachel and the Philadelphia Writers Workshop:

About Rachel Kobin | Philadelphia Writers Workshop Published writer Rachel Kobin offers workshops, private coaching for writers, and manuscript editing at the Philadelphia Writers Workshop.

Come join Practitioner Therese Daniels for some creative and reflective time in nature at this FREE event this Saturday, 5/11! See below for more info and click the link to register:

SHIFT: Nature Stroll to Shortridge All ages are welcome to attend this free event! Participants will meet with Certified Nature Informed Therapist Therese Daniels at SHIFT to receive a gathering bag, then walk to Shortridge while collecting inspiring items from nature. After about 20-30 minutes of roaming around the park, everyone wi...

Everyone can benefit from writing! Don't miss our May newsletter focused on writing: https://mailchi.mp/theresiliencycenter/o8ds3o5znd-10698077

"I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn."
— Anne Frank

"Writing a journal means that facing your ocean you are afraid to swim across it, so you attempt to drink it drop by drop."
— George Sand

Stories are about change, and by reading and watching them we, ourselves, can change for the better. But people write for different reasons.

Why Do We Write? 4 Key Reasons Why Telling and Sharing Stories Matters There's always going to be competition in our genre. Why do we write in the face of this competition? Here are four reasons.

"Having the courage to reckon with our emotions and to rumble with our stories is the path to writing our brave new ending."
— Brené Brown

Last week on the day of the solar eclipse, several of us gathered at the bridge in Fort Washington State Park, steps from the office, so we could experience this beautiful phenomenon of nature. What a blessing to have the natural space available to us!

In the woods and standing above the creek, we joined with the birds, animals, and insects to witness the changes in light, temperature, and sound. Being together in community made this magical experience even more meaningful.

Thank you to the School District of Springfield Township for inviting us to participate in their annual Family Wellness Fair in March! We had a great time meeting families and sharing our services with the community.

“Nature itself, is the best physician.”
– Hippocrates

A practical exploration on how spending time with nature can influence a person's health & well-being

The Healing Power of Nature: A Practical Exploration of How Nature Can Influence Our Health and Well-Being HEALING POWER OF A Practical Exploration of How Nature can Influence our Health and Well-being Book The Healing Power of Nature is a practical exploration on how spending time with nature can influence a person's health & well-being. Along the way, John calls on over 30 years as a patient & healt...

“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
— Brene Brown