The Moody Blog

"Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) government agencies must treat disabled individuals in a nondiscriminatory manner. In practice, this means that state licensing agencies must evaluate each person based on their ability to drive safely, rather than the presence of a medical condition. Safe driving is primarily a visual and cognitive task, so being deaf or hard of hearing alone is not typically a valid reason to deny someone a license." "Hearing is only one part

"A cancer diagnosis can be mentally and emotionally difficult for both the patient and everyone in their family. Taking care of your mental health is extremely important under normal circumstances, but even more so when you or someone you love is battling cancer. Learn about resources for mental health and support options for cancer patients and their loved ones." - Mesothelioma Hope Visit Mesothelioma Hope's website (linked below) for mental health resources specific to pati

What an amazing time at Sycamore Den for the first Annual Tequila & the Bee, adult spelling bee hosted by Jessie and Juliette! Special thanks to Banner Behavior by Jess (@bannerbehaviorbyjess) for the beautiful banner. Shoutout to our 1st place winner Isabelle, as well as our 1st and 2nd runner up Liam and Gina!

So much fun seeing what everybody created at Bivoauc Adventure Lodge! Thanks to Juliette (@ShopJuliettiful) for co-hosting with me too, we will definitely be planning something again soon. 😍

The overall goal of this event was to... enhance our focus through shared energy. building consistency through community accountability. deepening relaxation and mindfulness knowledge/skills. have an opportunity to ask questions about reiki and have instant feedback. support the body's natural healing process. Claire (certified Reiki practitioner) led us through a meditation with focus on 'exploring how wounds show up in the body and allowing yourself the space to release," f

The overall goal of this event was to... Craft and connect in a low pressure, welcoming space! Everyone leaves with something tangible from a shared, community event. A hands on, intentional activity for self expression and creative confidence. Practicing mindfulness with a repetitive, tactile activity. Everyone was provided supplies and tools to create their own shell keychain! Attendees showing off their creations! Thank you to Thread Spun for allowing us to use their bea

I have utilized all of these workbooks in some professional capacity, as well as several in my own personal life/therapy! Complex PTSD: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control & Becoming Whole by Arielle Schwartz "This workbook is a practical guide for healing from complex trauma, using a mind-body approach that integrates somatic therapy, mindfulness, and other modalities like EMDR and CBT to help individuals regain emotional control and wholeness. It provides ex

The overall goal of this event was to… Noticing our inner voice and building confidence in our own judgment. A space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with internal signals instead of external noise. Identify subtle feelings we might otherwise ignore, leading to better emotional intelligence with intuition. Share perspectives or and insights from others to broaden your own knowledge. Strengthen our connections and create a sense of shared humanity and space. My dog, Pasta who

The goal of this event was too... Build a sense of community with other people who are dedicated to assisting others in various ways and natures. Encourage networking and exchange of ideas in a space that allows you to be authentic and casual. Offer a space for mutual support and validation without pressure. Thanks so much to everyone who came to The Gärten this weekend! Hope to see you all soon!

The goal of this event was to… Creating a vision for the upcoming season by slowing down and being intentional: acting as a reset or check point for the year. Turn goals into small, doable habits through logic and creativity. Craft and connect in a low pressure, welcoming space. Thank you so much to everyone who came, we had a great turn out! Special shout out to Christina (@sunshinesafespace / @thehelpersandhealers) for co-hosting this event. We met several years ago while

Books related to mental health, suicidality, mindfulness, therapy, etc. The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks is a collection of case studies about patients with rare neurological disorders. The title story focuses on Dr. P., a man with a visual processing disorder (likely thought to be visual agnosia). Although he is able to see, his brain can’t properly recognize objects. He identifies things by abstract features rather than seeing them as a whole., and in

The overall goal of this event was to… Practice being sustainable and eco-friendly through conserving resources, and reducing overall footprint by extending the life of items. Have an excuse to clean out your closet, get rid of things you don't use anymore, and free up some room for yourself. Meet up in a community space to chat, try on clothes and connect, and meeting people with similar style or interests! Save some money!! It feels like shopping, and you get some new items

Various worksheets and resources for coping with suicidal ideation and self-harm. Not a replacement for therapy.

Various worksheets and resources for coping with hard emotions. Not a replacement for therapy.

Various worksheets and resources for mindfulness. Not a replacement for therapy.

Various mental health resources including organizations, mindfulness and meditations, non-carceral resources, and other information.