Resources and Tips

Welcome and Namaste!

Welcome to my site and my counseling service. Namaste is a Sanskrit term that is used as a greeting and simply means "I bow to you." Some people, particularly in the West, have elevated the saying to a more spiritual level to mean something along the lines of "the divine (or soul) in me recognizes the divine in you."

For me it is a greeting that I give to you with respect and compassion. I welcome you to my practice and hope that if you choose to work with me you will find a path to peace and joy. I look forward to our journey together.

Namaste.

Apps for Meditation and Relaxation

Below is a list of apps that may be useful in developing a mindfulness practice and to alleviate stress and anxiety.

Simply Being - Simply Being is a guided meditation app created by Meditation Oasis. Options include adjusting the length, volume and background sounds for the meditation. There are other meditation apps available on their webpage.
Meditation Rx - This is another meditation app from Meditation Oasis. It is being offered for free at this time to support people during the pandemic.
Oak - Oak is a guided meditation app that includes breathing exercises and relaxing sounds to help you fall asleep. The basic app is free, but includes in-app purchases for more content.
Headspace - Headspace is a meditation app with a large library of guided meditations, mindfulness information, sleep and exercise routines. The app is free, but a subscription is required for full access.

[NOTE: I do not make any specific claims regarding the effectiveness of these apps. Be aware that some of the apps may cost money to download or have in-app purchases. I do not own any of these apps, nor do I receive any financial incentive for recommending them.]

Apps to Support Neurodivergent Needs

There are several apps that are now available to support the needs of those with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or other forms of neurodivergence. Here are a selection that some of my clients have found helpful:

Tappy - This app includes a section for fidgets, relaxation/meditation and arcade-like games. It includes sounds and haptics, with the option to turn off these features.

Animi - Animi is an app that aims to improve emotional intelligence and awareness. It uses several "flows", contains an emotion encyclopedia and journalling functions.

Flora - Flora is a time management and goal-oriented app that uses plant graphics to improve focus and build better habits.

Please reach out by email and let me know if you have any other app suggestions that you have found useful. I would love to hear from you!