In today's blog we will discuss why sleep matters. According to SleepHelp.org, it is necessary to keep in mind that there are still many mysteries when it comes to sleep and understanding exactly how it affects our bodies and our physical and mental health. That said, from observing people in sleep studies, it appears that deep sleep plays an important role in how our body recovers and recuperates. For example, during stage 3 sleep, the body releases the bulk of its human growth hormone (HGH), which is involved in muscle repair. Deep sleep also gives the body a chance to slow down and become …
Does Deep Sleep Have a Specific Meaning?
In this second blog about insomnia, we will discuss deep sleep. We use the term “deep” to refer to any sleep that feels profound or heavy. According to SleepHelp.org, the specific meaning of deep sleep refers to stages 3 and 4 of the sleep cycle. Even though it’s normal to talk about sleeping deeply, here we’ll focus on the more particular meaning of “deep sleep.” In stages 1 and 2 of the sleep cycle, we start to doze off and settle into sleep. In these stages, you still have more involved breathing and brain activity even though your body is beginning to slow these things down. For this …
Insomnia and understanding how we sleep
Many clients have trouble sleeping. Over the next few blogs I will provide information about sleep and how to make improvements. Today's topic is deep sleep. According to SleepHelp.org, the more sleep is studied and how it affects the body, the more we realize that it is a very complex biological process. Sleep involves all aspects of the body and can be intensely variable. While we tend to think of someone as either “asleep” or “awake,” the truth is that what it means to be asleep is extremely complicated. One example of this is the stages that make up the sleep cycle. Studies …
Active Listening
Active listening is the practice of listening to a speaker while providing feedback indicating that the listener both hears and understands what the speaker is saying. This a tool to ensure stronger communication and I encourage individuals and couples to practice active listening skills. Active listening is also an important skill for parents to use with their children. COMPONENTS OF ACTIVE LISTENING There are three primary aspects of active listening: Comprehending – In the comprehension stage of listening, the listener actively analyzes and listens to what the speaker is saying …
World Mental Health Day 2019 – Thursday, October 10
Today is World Mental Health Day. Just a quick reminder that it is okay to: take time for yourself ask for help need a friend speak about what is on your mind not be okay Make this day about you. Please let me know if I can help you get the resources you need. Phone/Text: 484-876-1842 Email: lipcounseling@gmail.com …
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“I” Statements
An “I” message or “I” statement is a style of communication that focuses on the feelings or beliefs of the speaker rather than thoughts and characteristics that the speaker attributes to the listener. For example, a person might say to his or her partner, “I feel abandoned and worried when you consistently come home late without calling” instead of demanding, “Why are you never home on time?” ROLE OF “I” STATEMENTS IN COMMUNICATION Thomas Gordon developed the concept of an “I” statement and contrasted these statements to “you” statements, which shift blame and attributions to the listener. …
