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Restoration Care and Counseling PLLC

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Author: Andy

Posted on September 29, 2023December 5, 2023

Self-Compassion Skills

The following are exercises to bring Curiosity and Self Compassion to our internal world. These exercises are generally a good … Read the rest

Posted on September 28, 2023November 14, 2023

Skills and Practices for Grounding

The following skills and practices are designed to provide helpful ways of remaining grounded, and oriented to the present during … Read the rest

Posted on September 27, 2023October 17, 2023

Core Story Shifting Skills Module

Noticing what story we are telling ourselves of automatically assuming.

Questioning, broadening, updating, or changing the story.

This is what … Read the rest

Posted on September 27, 2023December 5, 2023

How to Enlist Support For Your Growth Journey

We all need support. We all need various forms of community where we can give and receive life, encouragement, help, … Read the rest

Posted on September 26, 2023October 6, 2023

Nervous System Resets

According to renowned brain researcher Stephen Porges, one of the most helpful ways to make sure our nervous system is … Read the rest

Posted on September 25, 2023October 9, 2023

Phase 2 Relational Skills Module

I have boiled down the research I am aware of about the science of relational connection, interpersonal neurobiology, etc into … Read the rest

Posted on September 25, 2023November 14, 2023

Parenting Skills

Patti Wipfler and John Gottman are two parenting experts who each lay out 5 skills every parent should know. Both … Read the rest

Posted on September 22, 2023October 11, 2023

Attention Shifting Skills

Phase 1 Skills are numbered 1-4. Phase 2 skills are numbered 5-9.

Attention Skill 1: Shifting Attention Around the Whole

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Posted on September 22, 2023December 5, 2023

Understanding and Resolving Common Blocks to Healing

Before reading this post I would encourage you to experiment with the skills and practices on this website. You may … Read the rest

Posted on September 21, 2023November 14, 2023

How To Stick With Good Habits

As with every recommendation I make, please take responsibility for your own well-being and please consider everything as an optional … Read the rest

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Responsible Use: The resources on this website are for educational and self help purposes and are not intended to replace professional counseling. Remember to seek professional help if at any point you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts or feelings and using these skills on your own is not adequately addressing your symptoms.

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