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Nature's Gentle Reminder for the Busy Mind
This Labor Day, my husband and I took a spontaneous drive through Northwestern Montana. Living here during the summer, we're constantly...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Unweaving Your Tapestry of Experience
This powerful process is known as 'Unweaving Your Tapestry of Experience'. It's about gently pulling apart the intertwined threads of...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Jul 15, 20233 min read
The Science Behind Nature's Healing Effects:
I love Nature! Its been my saving grace and my spiritual retreat. Its been my balance in a very disconnected world. Here is the science...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Neuropsychology of anxiety
The Default Mode Network, or DMN, is a crucial neural network in the brain that plays a significant role in various cognitive processes,...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 28, 20235 min read
Default mode and anxiety
Taming the Default Mode Network: A Neurobiological Approach to Anxiety Management Anxiety is a complex emotional state with both...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 27, 20233 min read
How mindfulness impacts our mind
Mindfulness and mindfulness-based practices can indeed influence the brain's structure and function, particularly in regions involved in...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 27, 20232 min read
Overview of methods for anxiety
Managing the Neurobiology of Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Lowering the Brain's Response to Stress I am going to have a post on each...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 27, 20232 min read
Anxiety and your brain
The Neurobiology of Anxiety: A Look Inside the Human Brain and Nervous System When the human body senses danger or discomfort, a cascade...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 27, 20232 min read
Benefits Premarital Counseling
The Undeniable Benefits of Premarital Counseling: Building a Strong Foundation for Your Marriage or Long-Term Commitment Introduction As...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 8, 20232 min read
Emotional Free Technique
Introduction Video on what is this "tapping" thing? It's important to note that while EFT can be a powerful tool for managing stress and...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 3, 20231 min read
Flipping your lid
Understanding how your brain processes stress can provide insight into why communication can be challenging during times of stress. The...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 2, 20231 min read
Importance of Attunement
Dr. Daniel Siegel describes attunement as the process of being aware of and responsive to your partner's emotional state, but the same...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 2, 20232 min read
Mindful Awareness = Happy Relationships
Part 1, part 2 will be on attunement First, let me list some research by Dr. Daniel Siegel. Dr. Siegel is a Clinical Professor of...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 2, 20232 min read
Our bodies are wired for protection
Anxiety is a natural response that our body uses to protect us from danger. However, sometimes it can become overwhelming and difficult...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 2, 20232 min read
Your Brain and anxiety
Anxiety can be complicated too, so always talk to a healthcare and mental health professional about your anxiety. Anxiety is a natural...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
May 2, 20232 min read
Mental Health Tests and Resources
Mental Health Tests and Resources
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Apr 26, 20231 min read
10 budget friendly date night ideas
10 budget friendly date night ideas
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Dec 10, 20222 min read
Why it’s okay to argue
Why its okay to argue
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Dec 10, 20222 min read
Anxiety Mind-Body Ideas
Mind body ideas for anxiety management
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Dec 10, 20223 min read
The importance of having alone time in your relationship
Differentiation in relationships
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Dec 10, 20222 min read
From Reacting to Relating: How to Communicate from the Inside Out
“You Always Do This!” – When Certainty Hurts More Than It Helps in Relationships In politics, we often see people shouting their “truth”...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Increase Oxytocin: How Connection, Curiosity, and an Open Mind Shape Well-Being
This week, I’m focusing on simple ways to enrich and relax the body—because when your body feels balanced, your thoughts and emotions...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Staying Connected When Life Is Busy
Life gets busy and distracting—work, kids, endless to-do lists, and all the little things that fill up the day. It’s easy to move through...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
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