by Tracey Gramm | Apr 9, 2021 | Mindfulness
Recently I watched a video by Tara Brach on “How to overcome feeling unworthy”. It is part of a three part series of videos on self-esteem, made available through www.nicabm.com. Although the videos are no longer online, I’d like to share the sentiment and value of...
by Tracey Gramm | May 16, 2016 | Expressive Arts Therapy
As a newbie artist, I am still working on developing techniques and trying new things in my quest to learn more about mixed media art. If you’ve been reading this blog, you’ll know that I’ve been reading about mindfulness and meditation, in terms of the benefits for...
by Tracey Gramm | Apr 22, 2016 | Mindfulness
So I learned this technique along with breathing into parts of my body a few years ago, and have been practicing it with regularity. It doesn’t take long – maybe half an hour-and the best part! – You do it lying down so it is very relaxing and calming. It’s a...
by Tracey Gramm | Apr 9, 2016 | Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of watching our thoughts and paying attention to what comes up. With a busy life, it can be difficult to make the time to sit down and clear my mind. But I have found it to be a valuable stress reduction technique. From my personal...
by Tracey Gramm | Mar 30, 2015 | Expressive Arts Therapy
I recently returned from a trip to Cuba, only to come home to a family emergency and the resulting confusion. I sat for a few days in this stew of regrets and disappointments, experiencing pangs of negativity, thinking of all the worst case scenarios and allowing my...