Tag: savoring
Welcome to the newest SAVOR digest โ an appetizer plate of what Iโve been exploring (and recommending) in recent weeks. Iโm continuing to feature educational content related to mind/body health, although I’m no longer breaking information into three categories (HEAL, GROW, and SAVOR). This… Continue Reading “SAVOR monthly digest”
Category: mind/body health, Mindful eatingTags: behavioral health, education, families, featured, gardening, mental health, mind/body health, mindful eating, mindfulness, nature, pacific northwest, positive psychology, psychologist, savoring, therapeutic horticulture, wellness
What a difference a week can make! Our world is constantly changing and as always, our lives are filled with ups and downs. Delicious and painful impermanence. Such a dialectic. As we greet one other and each moment, a warm helping of mindful awareness… Continue Reading “SAVOR weekly digest”
Category: Horticulture therapy and therapeutic horticulture, mind/body health, Quick ReadsTags: art, behavioral health, food, food justice, gardening, horticultural therapy, mental health, mindfulness, nature, poetry, positive emotions, positive psychology, psychologist, racial justice, savoring, self-care, soil health, stress management, therapeutic horticulture, trauma sensitive
These days, many school-aged families are juggling remote learning schedules with other demanding work/life responsibilities, so finding time to enjoy regular meals together can be difficult. As the working parent of a fifth grader with special needs, I get it. Really, I do. The… Continue Reading “Mindful eating for families”
Category: food literacy, Mindful eatingTags: apples, autumn, children, education, fall gardens, families, food citizens, food culture, food literacy, fruits, health, healthy living, mealtimes, mindful eating, pandemic parenting, parenting, playtime, savoring, self-care, sensory experience, sensory play, special needs families, wellness
In earlier posts, I’ve unpacked the definition of mindful eating as it relates to our personal experience and the larger food system, briefly discussed the concept of food literacy, and encouraged us all to play with growing our own food – whether it’s on… Continue Reading “Beyond this bite: Mindful Eating, Food Literacy, and Therapeutic Horticulture”
Category: food literacy, Horticulture therapy and therapeutic horticulture, Mindful eating, mindful gardeningTags: education, food justice, food literacy, food story, gardening, health, healthy living, mind/body health, mindful eating, mindful gardening, mindfulness, psychologist, savoring, self-compassion, sow to savor, therapeutic horticulture, trauma-informed, webinar, wellness
I adore the color purple. Put me in a full-bloom field of lavender come July and I’m giddy with happiness. I’m continually impressed but not surprised by what we’ve learned in the field of therapeutic horticulture about the many health benefits available through our… Continue Reading “Mindfulness in nature – savoring color”
Category: guided exercise, Horticulture therapy and therapeutic horticulture, mind/body healthTags: education, flowers, lavenders, mindful self-compassion, mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, nature, savoring, sensory awareness, therapeutic horticulture
Sound is all around us, throughout our day. We encounter sounds that may be sweet or soothing, and occasionally, sounds that we might not want to hear. However, sounds provide information and help us navigate in, and connect with, our larger world. A growing… Continue Reading “Mindfulness in nature – savoring sound”
Category: General mindfulness, health and medicine, Horticulture therapy and therapeutic horticulture, mindful self-compassionTags: coping, covid-19, edible gardens, health, health anxiety, meditation, mindful pause, mindful self-compassion, mindfulness, nature, savoring, self-care, therapeutic horticulture, three-minute breathing space
I’m over-the-moon excited to have pictures from my home garden featured on Fine Gardening magazine’s website today. As many gardeners know, growing is a year-round job (we’re planning and cleaning up, even in winter) and we don’t often get a chance to share.ย Often, we’re… Continue Reading “Sunflowers and more in a Portland garden”
Category: food culture, food literacy, Food stories, Horticulture therapy and therapeutic horticultureTags: flowers, fruits, gardening, health, herbs, kitchen gardens, savoring, spring garden, vegetable gardens, vegetables
Over my past seventeen years as a psychotherapist, I’ve helped individuals navigate a myriad of physical and mental health struggles and delivered a variety of research-supported interventions. I’ve also maintained a long-standing passion for health education, both as a tool for recovery and a… Continue Reading “Mindful food literacy”
Category: food literacy, mind/body healthTags: cooking, featured, food, food literacy, gardening, health, intuitive eating, mind, nature, savoring, therapeutic horticulture
This month, I’m officially entering phase one of The SAVOR Project! I’ve secured a plot at Ridgewood Park, a SW Portland community garden, and over the next few seasons, I’ll use this space as a demo garden to highlight the benefits of interacting with… Continue Reading “You’ll find me at the community garden”