Resources: Global
Self-Care: Nature
The human nervous system evolved in nature, and it is still designed to respond to the signals that nature provides. Some health care providers are now writing prescriptions for time…
Nature Connection
Naturalist Jon Young's research shows that nature connection is beneficial for both sensory integration and emotional regulation. Occupational therapist Kathleen Lockyer prescribes nature connection to ameliorate, and even reverse, symptoms…
Self-Care: Mental guide
Mental self-care includes activities that benefit the mind like learning, creativity, and reducing stress. Benefits include: increased self-awareness; increased self-knowledge; increased productivity. Self-care practices are uncontroversially good for you. When…
Mindfulness – Re-centering
Finding your center after losing it is a skill anyone can learn. It's common to periodically lose your center. Distractions, attractions, tensions, desires, and needs frequently demand attention. You can…
Negative Self-Talk + Resources
Language is powerful. Words affect reality. The following resources are intended as an introduction to a large topic. They draw from contemporary teachers who have suggested various practices for western…
Intro to Mindfulness + Resources
The following resources are intended as an introduction to mindfulness, which is a large topic. They draw from contemporary teachers who have interpreted various traditional practices for western audiences. This…
Signaling Safety
These Activities send 'safety' signals directly to the nervous system. They are designed to calm the body, and to allow more blood to flow to the brain. Because many of…
The Human Nervous System
The human nervous system has evolved to spend most of its time in a state of social engagement (and small amounts of time in a stress response). This is the…
Inner Feedback for Personal Resilience
Feedback can be very helpful for personal wellbeing and resilience. When you notice an internal symptom or a signal that’s taking you off-course, you can make an adjustment. Paying attention…