Category: Coping with Distress

Power of Words to Heal by Eric Deeter

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https://youtu.be/kwtqkMEEibI Thank you for supporting my YouTube channel! By Eric Deeter Your thoughts and words can help your body heal. On the other hand, they can also slow down and hinder your recovery. The good news is that you can choose your thoughts and your words to help your body heal. If you are a … Continue reading Power of Words to Heal by Eric Deeter →

Ultrarunner Strength and Weakness Inventory

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Worksheet for identifying strengths and weaknesses as a runner. Think about your strengths and weaknesses in the following areas and record them in the chart below (download and print). While you are writing, notice things like whether you're being overly critical (negative self-talk) on yourself for weaknesses and needing to identify more strengths. Weaknesses are … Continue reading Ultrarunner Strength and Weakness Inventory →

How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 2)

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Watch "Facing My Fears By Going Back To The Mountain Lion Spot." https://youtu.be/JDaKu-iEcJQ Thanks for supporting my YouTube channel Professional disclaimer: I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling, and have been working in the mental health for well over a decade. In my counseling private practice, trauma is one of … Continue reading How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 2) →

How I Overcame My Fear of Trail Running After Encountering a Cougar (Part 1)

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Trail running from Hells Hollow to Breakneck Falls and back. Shannon's experience of coping with anxiety, fear and a flighty nervous system. How she is finding healing.

Ultrarunner, Are You Stuck?

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We don’t always like to ask for help, a lot of times we’ll wait until we’re feeling completely overwhelmed by emotions and stress. While there are multiple reasons that we might behave this way, such as fear of failure or rejection, for example… however, this article isn’t about that. Let’s get right to the point. … Continue reading Ultrarunner, Are You Stuck? →

Heavy Heart, Light Steps (a few thoughts from today’s trail run)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EvmQ5LC4Jg Please, support my YouTube channel by liking and subscribing How are you really doing? Here is something we can work to be slightly more mindful of... A common response when you ask someone how they are doing is "I'm okay." Sometimes the reply is "I'm good." Have you ever thought about how many times … Continue reading Heavy Heart, Light Steps (a few thoughts from today’s trail run) →