A Holistic Approach

Doesn’t the title of this blog post say it all? We can be certain of the uncertainty in all of our lives right now. Though it seems as if we will never be back to normal, there are things we can start to consider as our lives and the world begin to slowly open back up.

This shouldn't need a reminder, but people with disabilities should not be the punchline of jokes.

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Now, more than ever - it's so important to have a meditation practice. I simply cannot emphasize enough how beneficial developing this can be for our mental health. In this short meditation, Tara Brach will guide you in bringing RAIN (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) to the suffering of self-aversion or shame. I found this incredible helpful as a pause in my morning & hope you do too. <3 ... Also - if you're looking to begin a meditation practice & are not sure where to start - I've been working with Cayce Howe for almost a year now & it's been life changing on so many levels. Highly recommend Cayce Howe to my fellow friends & colleagues! Shelby Castile A Holistic Approach

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I went 99.9% virtual in January so the transition to telehealth has been relatively easy during COVID for my clients & my practice in general - However, I've recently added a new offering which is becoming increasingly more popular... "Walk & Talk Therapy" - Take a peak at the updated site! Shelby Castile

You are never more truly yourself, than when you are still. - Eckhart Tolle Shelby Castile A Holistic Approach Orange County Shrinks Public Page

@emmazeck_ shares her wisdom. Thank you

EMOTIONAL REGULATION is generally used to describe a person’s ability to manage & respond to an emotional experience. People unconsciously use emotional regulation strategies to cope with difficult situations many times throughout each day. Most of us use a variety of emotional regulation strategies and are able to apply them to different situations in order to adapt to the demands of our environment. Some of these are healthy, some are not. Examples of common HEALTHY emo...tional regulation strategies are: Talking with friends Exercising Writing in a journal Meditation practice Talk Therapy Taking care of self when ill Getting adequate sleep Paying attention to negative thoughts that occur before or after strong emotions Limiting social media usage Setting boundaries with friends & family Noticing when you need a break and taking it! Using these tools can help to diffuse strong emotions, often allowing for a greater understanding of what led to the emotional experience in the first place.

June's blog was written at the start of the COVID quarantine. Since then, so much has happened- it's impossible to even wrap my mind around. I think the main point of this blog is to emphasize the importance of self-care in times like these and to give ourselves as much grace as possible. We are all doing the best we can. <3 Shelby Castile Orange County Shrinks Clinical Group

I stand in solidarity with the movement for black lives. I acknowledge that I am part of a system that has afforded me privilege and power. I am listening. I am learning. I am committed to acting and supporting action that moves us toward justice and equality. I am muting my voice to listen. @blackandembodied ... @jessicawilson.msrd See more