Resources: Activities

Most groups tend to develop in very similar ways by going through stages of forming, storming, norming, and then potentially performing. All of these stages have possibilities and challenges. It…

People typically have a preferred way of dealing with conflict. None is superior to any other, and it is possible to have more than one style. Five major styles include:…

While some books are only meant to be read through once, The Regeneration Handbook was intentionally written to be studied, reflected on, discussed, and experimented with. Its many insights, frameworks,…

Physical self-care includes many activities that benefit the physical body like sleep, nourishment, and exercise. Sensory self-care is primarily for calming and regulating the nervous system.  Sensory self-care can help…

Saying 'yes' to one thing – such as self-care, or another work priority – can mean saying 'no' to another thing –  as small as responding to a text, or…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…