Johanna will be running a half-day retreat with Rev. Virginia Tyler Smith at St John’s Episcopal Church in Honeoye Falls this Saturday, 2/6/16. The retreat involves elements of mindfulness as well as creativity, contemplation, and prayer. To learn more or if you are interested in registering for the event, please see the pdf below!
Creativity and Contemplation Women’s Retreat
As always, feel free to call Johanna with questions at (585)406-3012.
As you start the new year, do you find yourself looking for motivation online? New to the “Resources” page, I’ve compiled a list of useful Wellness Blogs for you to check out. I’ve listed them below as well. Staples include the NYT Well Blog, Huffington Post’s Healthy Living page, and MindBodyGreen for mental health and physical health inspiration. Tiny Buddha comes from a Buddhist perspective and provides some great insight on mindful practices, and The Blue Room is written by a Christian pastor who has published on reflective practices like taking time for family and self-care. Hallowed Be Thy Home is focused on the house as well as living locally and practicing green living, and Daily Cup of Yoga focuses on living well through yoga practice. Enjoy!
New York Times Well Blog
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/
Huffington Post Healthy Living Blog
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/healthy-living/
MindBodyGreen
Tiny Buddha
The Blue Room
Hallowed Be Thy Home
http://www.hallowedbethyhome.com
Daily Cup of Yoga
The New Year is just a couple of days away. What do I hope for my clients in 2016? Self-compassion, connection to others, insight, and growth. Read more in my Huffington Post blog, written as an open letter to my clients and all those who are clients in therapy.
If you find there are areas of your life in which you feel stuck, or if you find that you have a New Year’s resolution that could use an outside perspective, please call to set up an appointment for individual counseling at (585)406-3012.
The holidays can be a stressful time. As you begin your holiday shopping, party-planning, cooking, and socializing, keep in mind these 5 tips from my latest blog on the Huffington Post!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/johanna-bond/5-strategies-to-manage-holiday-stress_b_8708732.html
Gratitude is not just for Thanksgiving day. While you may have finished the leftover turkey and the last slice of pie, your practice of gratitude does not need to be over.
If you need some assistance in increasing your awareness of gratitude, try answering a few of these 50 Questions to Foster Gratitude. I went through them and surprised myself with some of the things I came up with! If you’re feeling really ambitious, maybe even tell a few people what you’re grateful for, or thank them for something they’ve done for you.
I’m that person who likes to have everyone share what they’re grateful for at the Thanksgiving table. Does this always happen? No. It can be hard to name and share with others your appreciation. But gratitude does not always have to be big, perfect, or life-changing. The other day I was grateful for a working hairdryer on a cold and rainy day. Yesterday I found appreciation in a really great song on the radio that fit my mood.
So, what are you grateful for today?
Please note: Tomorrow’s Wellness Through the Holidays workshop has been cancelled. If you are interested in attending a workshop, please sign up for December’s Wellness Through the Holidays workshop on December 10th (Thursday) from 5:30-7:00pm. Cost is $20. Sign up by emailing Johanna at jbondperspectives@gmail.com, or by calling (585)406-3012.
The holidays can be a stressful time. Make sure you are taking care of yourself!
You may have goals for your health and wellness – mindfulness can be a strong building block to start making positive changes in your life! Mindfulness is the nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment. Come to learn more about how you can use mindful skills and practice mindfulness exercises with Johanna Bond, LMHC, NCC of Perspectives Mental Health Counseling.
Thursday, September 17th, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
OR
Saturday, September 26th, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
To sign up, call Johanna Bond, LMHC, NCC, at (585)406-3012 or add your name to the list at 721 Ridge Road or Goshorn Wellness!
Cost: $10
Location: 721 Ridge Road, Webster NY 14580
When you have a medical condition that restricts your diet, it’s important to find ways to manage the anxiety that may accompany social eating situations (like summer barbeques!). Here are some tips, from my latest Huffington Post blog, on how to do just that:
I invite you to bring your old strengths into a new perspective, and to share in a conversation that is both challenging and supportive. At Perspectives, you really are welcome. You may come to gain a viewpoint outside of your current network of friends, family, co-workers, teammates, and to take a look at your own perspective as well.
By gaining new insight, you will find ways to make positive change in your life and cope with whatever it is you carry with you through the door. Together we can, through talk therapy, work towards discovering and helping you to become the healthiest you.
Look around the website and please feel free to contact me with further questions.
Johanna Bond, LMHC 