How to use mindfulness to cope with trauma
Explore mindfulness tools for trauma coping. From mindful breathing to compassionate inquiry, reclaim peace within.
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Articles by Alena
The Last Thing Your Therapist Wants
Therapy isn’t about needing your therapist—it’s about trusting yourself. Embrace independence and growth.
Are You Overreacting? Or Are You Being Dismissed?
Overcoming anxiety’s grip: Learn to navigate emotional dysregulation and reclaim your space.
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A Wellness Handbook for the Performing Artist: The Performer’s Essential Guide to Staying Healthy in Body, Mind, and Spirit
In this book Alena Gerst examines issues that go beyond the importance of training or navigating the business of performing. It is the first book to prioritize the performer’s well-being, your ultimate key to a long and satisfying career. Purchase on Amazon.com.
