“Mind Over Matter” for Dental Fears!
Check out this article I co-wrote with 2 other dental professionals. I love combining my two careers of dental hygiene and hypnotherapy. I’ve been using these techniques I wrote about for many years now for any of my “needle” fearful patients, as well as for any patients who are generally anxious in the dental office. And, they work! Be sure to ask your dental professional if they can support you in using your powerful mind in overcoming fears around “needles” in the dental office. Here is the link to the article: “Mind Over…
Happy 4th and Happy Summer!
Hope you had a fun day off celebrating the 4th of July! My husband and I spent a quiet day being around the house, but managed to get over to our local park for a concert and a fabulous fireworks display. I love our small town that manages to put on these types of events for the community. I feel quite blessed to be living in such a great place. We’re finally warming up here in the Northwest. Our “official” summer, which usually starts right around the 4th of July, has begun! Yeah! I’m…
Play: The Ultimate Stress Reliever!
Play: The Ultimate Stress Reliever Last month’s feature article on body image invited you to let go of the negative thoughts and conversations you might be having around your body. Those negative thoughts and self talk lead to negative feelings, which produce distress or stress in our lives. Research shows exercise to be a great stress reliever. You can go to the gym, you can start an “exercise program”, and you can get yourself on a prescribed schedule to make sure it happens. That can work well, as all exercise helps the body produce…