Thriving Together: Exploring the Dynamics of Connection, Attunement and Boundaries in Relationships
In the realm of human relationships, the dynamics of connection and boundaries play a fundamental role in shaping the overall health and...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Aug 10
- 3 min
The Benefits of Nature For Mental Health
Ever wonder why we have so many plants at our office? It's because we know about the benefits of nature for mental health.
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Jul 10
- 4 min
The psychological underpinnings and impacts of perfectionism
We all want to do well in life. But constantly striving for perfection and placing excessive importance on achieving or exceeding certain...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Jun 16, 2022
- 3 min
Good grief!
The simple answer is no. Grief is a complex process and a healthy reaction after a loss. There are ways to help lessen the burden of...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Jul 13, 2021
- 3 min
How meditation can improve your mental health
Yes, meditation is a significant element of yoga practice. In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, meditation (or dhyana) is listed as one of the...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Jul 9, 2021
- 4 min
Tired of being tired
“I feel tired all the time”, seems to be a typical complaint among moms, young professionals, and even teens. Even for those who are...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Jul 5, 2021
- 4 min
Best Yoga Poses for Stress Relief
If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath. - Amit Ray Stress is an entirely natural response to...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Jun 18, 2021
- 4 min
Parents: It’s ok if you don’t have all the answers.
As kids enjoy their Summer vacation, schools are already focused on the next school year. The 2020 coronavirus pandemic caused...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
Psychotherapy is about change.
While therapy can be life-changing, it can also feel challenging. You may wonder why you haven’t noticed any results yet, or even feel...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Jun 7, 2021
- 4 min
Can’t sleep? Yoga and Mindfulness can help
”Sleep has been provided by nature to do the body’s healing work” - Suzanne Somers Many of us have experienced sleep troubles. Sleep...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Jun 6, 2021
- 4 min
Yoga as a path (or 8) to growth
Yoga is a several-thousand-year-old practice that originated in India and was brought to the United States during the New Age movement....
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Jun 6, 2021
- 4 min
Please, slow down!
We live in a culture that glamourizes and glorifies being busy and living an accelerated daily life. Every single day our American...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- May 27, 2021
- 4 min
Self-care for people like us.
Let’s have an honest talk about self-care. You know you need it, you know it’s helpful, and you even encourage your friends to do it. All...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- May 21, 2021
- 3 min
Grief: The ultimate heartbreak
The emotional suffering that comes from grief can be overwhelming. When someone we love is taken away from us, we feel a multitude of...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- May 14, 2021
- 3 min
4 Ways to Calm the Worrying Mind
When we worry over something that hasn’t happened yet or may not happen at all, we pay the ultimate price: our happiness. Incessantly...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- May 12, 2021
- 3 min
Marriage: It doesn't have to be this way!
Marriage is one of the most significant steps a couple can take together, comparable to having children, purchasing a home, and moving...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- May 5, 2021
- 4 min
Pandemic fatigue, anyone?
After a whole year and then some of social distancing, avoiding gatherings, working from home, and online everything as a result of the...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Mar 13, 2021
- 4 min
Mindfulness: What’s the fuss all about?
A quick internet search of the word Mindfulness will yield nearly 150 million results. Local book stores have a whole section dedicated...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Mar 13, 2021
- 2 min
Mindful Journaling and the Mindfulness Principle of Self-Compassion
If you've ever kept a journal before, then you may be well aware of how journaling often provides you an almost immediate sense of relief...
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Dr. Norris @ Thrivemind
- Mar 11, 2021
- 3 min
How do you talk about something that you are just trying to forget?
How do you talk about something that you're trying to forget? Helping my trauma therapy clients would require more than talking about it
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