Discover the Inspirational Sounds of J. Hobbs

Have you ever stumbled upon an artist whose music not only resonates with you but also inspires and uplifts your spirits? During my recent training with OXE – The Exchange Approach, I was introduced to the captivating sounds of J. Hobbs. His music is a blend of inspiration, precision, and pure fun, making it a delightful addition to anyone’s playlist.

J. Hobbs’ music is a breath of fresh air in today’s music scene, with each track offering a unique and memorable experience. Whether you’re looking for motivational beats to kickstart your day or soothing melodies to unwind after a long day, his music has something for everyone.

One of my favorite tracks by J. Hobbs is “Warrior,” a perfect example of his ability to blend catchy tunes with meaningful lyrics. The song’s upbeat rhythm and uplifting lyrics never fail to put a smile on my face and a spring in my step.

If you’re curious to explore J. Hobbs’ music, I highly recommend checking out his Spotify profile here. Trust me; you won’t be disappointed!

Gratitude Journal

Gratitude 2024 – January 29th

Dr. Irgang's gratitude journal for January 29, 2024.

“The original intent of Congress — and enduring style of USO delivery — is to represent the American people by extending a touch of home to the military.

The USO currently operates more than 140 centers worldwide, including ten mobile canteens located in the continental United States and overseas. Overseas centers are located in Germany, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Qatar, Korea, Afghanistan, Guam and Kuwait.

Service members and their families visit USO centers more than 6.9 million times each year. The USO is the way the American public supports the troops.”

Source – The Official USO Blog

Gratitude Journal

Gratitude 2024 – January 24

There are numerous advantages to utilizing massage therapy for the management of chronic pain. It can effectively enhance blood circulation, promote muscle relaxation, and restore mobility.

Moreover, massages aid in the treatment of chronic pain by stimulating the release of endorphins, a naturally occurring hormone-like substance produced in the brain that serves as the body’s own pain reliever.

Furthermore, massages have the potential to increase the levels of serotonin and dopamine, which are neurotransmitters crucial for maintaining our mental well-being.

Gratitude Journal

Gratitude 2024 – January 23rd

Mental health and mental illness are distinct concepts. Mental health pertains to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

The term “self-care” is frequently mentioned, and if you’re uncertain about its meaning, you’re not alone.

An important aspect of self-care involves acquiring skills to effectively manage and regulate emotions. While everyone faces difficulties in this area occasionally, if you find yourself struggling to control your emotions, please feel free to reach out to me. We can discuss different strategies to help regulate your emotions.

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ADResolution Tuesday Helps Coparents Communicate Better as a Way to Take Care of Your Mental Health

Coparenting can be very stressful. On this ADResolution Tuesday, I want to offer a way you can take care of your mental health when coparenting.

The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) members are judges, lawyers, and mental health professionals dedicated to helping families work together in the best interest of the children.

Coparents working together with school aged children.

They have developed guidelines and best practices you can use when communicating with your coparent.

For example,

  • In providing information to your coparent, make sure to ACT (accurate, complete, timely).
  • If unsure if the other parent is entitled to information then follow the golden rule. Give information that you would like to have in the situation.
  • Be respectful when communication. This means no name calling, no nicknames, and no abusive language.

Comment below or message me to receive a copy of the guidelines.

Sexuality Sunday introduces Alphabet Dating for Mental Health Awareness Month day 22

Part of maintaining positive mental health is nurturing your relationships.

Relationships fulfill our need for connection, including the need of physical touch. Beginning in infancy, we bond with others and learn to trust through positive touch. Swaddling, cradling, and rocking works for infants. For adults, hugs, cuddling, holding hands, and kissing or other intimate touch is a way to show someone matters to you.

For today’s Mental Health Awareness Day tidbit, I’ve put together some ideas for Alphabet Dating. Have you ever tried to work your way through the alphabet? Comment below to let us know some of your favorite alphabet dates!

Alphabet Dating ideas from Relationship Solutions Center

From Mental Health Awareness Month to Mental Health Action Day!

This month, I have spent a lot of time sharing information about the importance of mental health. Well, today is the day!

What day is it?

It’s

Check This Out!

How are you going to take action?

  • Are you going to take a time out?
  • Will you practice deep breathing?
  • Can you remember to say kind words to yourself?
  • Is it time to connect with someone else?
  • Are you going to listen to music intentionally? (Not as background noise.)
  • Will you spend time in nature?
  • Can you make a list of things that are in your control and things that are out of your control?
  • Are there things you can add to your gratitude jar?

No matter what, TODAY is the day YOU, along with 1600 brands, nonprofits, cultural leaders, and government agencies, can TAKE ACTION for YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.

As a bonus, once you take action, shares one (or more) of these GIFs to your social media and let the world know you took action!

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Mental Health Awareness Month For May 2022

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Happy May!  Sunshine and warmer weather are around the corner.  If you are like me, I crave this time of year and it coincides perfectly with Mental Health Awareness Month.  This is a time we are past the cold and rain (hopefully).  Sun is definitely one of the tools in my toolbox.

With mental health discussions becoming more prominent over the past two years, Mental Health America has designated the theme for Mental Health Awareness Month this year as

Back to Basics

We want to make sure you have a solid foundation of basic mental health language and concepts.

The first concept is screening.  Screening means answering a few questions online or an in-person checklist.  If your score is high enough, it will be recommended you follow-up with a mental health professional for further evaluation.

Mental Health America offers many screening tools on their website.  Take a one, two, or a few to get an idea of how you are doing from a mental health perspective. Make this a priority during Mental Health Awareness Month. The sooner the better!

I also have screening tools available depending on what concerns you currently have. Please send me an email with some information or call (630.912.2908) and I will send one to you.

Mental Health Monday focuses on positivity

So often we focus on the negative. It’s easy to do. The negative causes hurt and pain. To counteract the negative, we have to train ourselves to focus on the positive.

Young boy wearing a black shirt pointing to a cup that says "See the good."

We can start taking care of our mental health by answering these questions:

  1. What do people say you are really good at?
  2. What’s working in your life?
  3. What do you think you’re good at?
  4. What do you enjoy doing?
  5. What’s important to you?
  6. What are you looking forward to in the next two to three weeks?
  7. What are you proud of?

Hopefully, these are easy questions for you to answer. If they aren’t, it could simply mean you are stuck and could benefit from brainstorming with someone else.

It could also mean your mental health is suffering.

Whether you are feeling depressed, or suffer from low self-esteem, therapy can help. By working with a psychologist, we can help identify what is blocking you from being able to answer these questions, think about your values and goals, and decide how that could translate into living an authentic life that leads to an improvement in your mood.

If you have trouble answering these questions, contact us to schedule a time to talk. At Relationship Solutions Center, P.C. our goal is…

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