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Elizabeth Abrams

Oct 1, 20221 min read

Nature Mandala: Marking Transitions

This is an example of making a mandala with materials gathered from nature to mark an important transition.

Elizabeth Abrams

Sep 1, 20221 min read

Mini-Review: Radical Acceptance

Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach, PhD is a guidebook for shedding shame and self-criticism.

Elizabeth Abrams

Sep 1, 20222 min read

Mini-Review: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction by Gabor Maté, MD, is an essential read on addiction.

Elizabeth Abrams

Sep 1, 20222 min read

Mini-Review: How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh

“How to Love” is the third book in the Mindfulness Essentials series by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, with illustrations by Jason DeAntonis.

Elizabeth Abrams

Sep 1, 20221 min read

Leaves On a Stream Visualization Exercise

This guided visualization is called Leaves on a Stream, a cognitive defusion exercise that supports the ability to observe thoughts.

Elizabeth Abrams

Sep 1, 20223 min read

Nature Object Meditation

This is a meditation for connecting with and reflecting on a nature object. It can be any object you’ve found in nature.

Elizabeth Abrams

Sep 1, 20222 min read

The Healing Work of Integration

The work of integration may occur as we walk the path of grief, heal from trauma, or make sense of the multiple identities we’ve embraced on

Integrative and Nature-Based Mental Health Care