By Tiffany Turner-Coats, Board Certified Health Coach In today’s fast-paced and chaotic world, finding moments of peace and tranquility can feel like an elusive dream. However, there is a powerful tool that can help us navigate the challenges of daily life and cultivate a sense of well-being – mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of intentionally […]
The Importance of Getting Good Sleep
by Tiffany Turner-Coats, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach.Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human health and well-being, playing a crucial role in various physiological and cognitive functions. The importance of sleep cannot be overstated, as it impacts nearly every aspect of our lives, from physical health to mental clarity and emotional stability. One of […]
What Does a Health Coach Do?
A health coach is a trained professional who works with individuals to help them reach their health and wellness goals. They provide guidance, support, and accountability to help clients make sustainable lifestyle changes that improve their overall well-being. Health coaches take a holistic approach, considering all aspects of a person’s life, including their physical health, mental […]
Unlocking The Power of Self-care
by Tiffany Turner-Coats As a health coach, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that self-care can have on our overall well-being. It’s not just about eating right and exercising (although those are crucial too), but it’s about taking intentional steps to nourish our mind, body, and spirit. So, let’s dive in and explore the magic […]
8 Dimensions of Wellness
By Tiffany Turner-Coats, board-certified Health and Wellness Coach Hello again! Today I wanted to talk about some of the areas that Health and Wellness Coaches focus on with coaching clients. In Health and Wellness Coaching, we focus on 8 dimensions of wellness, which are all interconnected. In coaching, you and I will work together to […]
What is the Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness Coaching?
By Tiffany Turner-Coats, certified Health and Wellness Coach @ Legacy Counseling Services, PLLC in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. In a recent Facebook Live, I introduced the idea of a holistic approach to health and wellness. Today I’d like to go into more depth about what this approach means. The holistic coaching approach to health and wellness […]
A Health and Wellness Coach’s Guide to Managing Stress
Hello, friends! Today, I want to dive into a topic that affects us all: stress. Stress is a normal reaction to everyday pressures, but can become unhealthy when it upsets your day-to-day functioning. You might notice things such as restless sleep, irritability, difficulty concentrating, forgetting things, or feeling easily overwhelmed. As a health and wellness […]
4 Tips for Success: Surviving The Holidays with Kids!
Written by Kristi Spence, LMFT-C Christmas is coming, and it can be a magical time for families. It can also be very stressful between shopping, adjusting to new schedules, trying to fit in all the festivities, and seeing family and friends. If you have kids, you will likely experience more meltdowns and chaos due to […]
Three Tips for Dealing with Separation Anxiety
Written by Kristi Spence, LMFT-C Do you dread dropping off your child at school or daycare? Do you feel completely helpless as you watch your child scream and cry in desperation for you to stay? Meltdowns, crying, and excessive clinging are all signs that your child may be struggling with separation anxiety. While separation anxiety […]
How to get your teens to listen without yelling
Written by Kristi Spence, LMFT-C Do you ever get tired of yelling at your teen? Or maybe you feel like the only punishments you know how to administer are either a grounding or taking his or her phone away? While you may feel like your teen has a superpower in rebelling, there are several ways […]
Successful Co-parenting Tip: Don’t Put Your Kids in the Middle
Written by Kristi Spence, LMFT-C As a co-parent, your relationship with your ex-spouse can be extremely stressful. Do you struggle with trying to agree on different rules in different houses? Or determining who pays for what? Or maybe you are still trying to manage your own anger surrounding the divorce. With all of the inevitable […]
Setting Yourself up for Success: How to Start Difficult Conversations with your Partner
Written by Raechel Russo, LMFT-C If you’re in a committed relationship, it is likely that you have had some uncomfortable conversations with your partner. It is an inevitable fact of relationships that partners will disagree at times. When you do need to have these difficult talks, how can you start them in a way that […]
Practicing the Skill of Containment # EMDR
Dr. Leedy, Ph.D. Psychologist at Legacy Counseling Service in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma share one idea for how to practice the skill of containment from a Christian perspective. While containment is an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) skill, it can be useful for anyone regardless of what type of mental health therapy they are getting.
Common Reactions to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and Ways To Cope
Understanding how you are dealing with the Coronavirus/COVID-19 can be helpful in finding ways to cope. In this video, Dr. Melissa Leedy, Ph.D. Psychologist talks about common reactions to the crisis and ways that you can cope better.
Coping with the Coronavirus
Written by Sandy Stone, LPC As I enter week two of self-isolating due to the Coronavirus, my thoughts are on those of you who are already struggling with anxiety and depression. So often unknown situations can amp up one’s anxiety, and self-isolation can be detrimental to one who is depressed. So, how do you cope […]