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With all of this recent talk about the importance of “Mindfulness” I remember years ago I was guilty of being slightly (okay, more than slightly) “mindless” when it came to feeding my children. I’d feed them ‘whatever.’ What do I mean by whatever? I would go to the grocery store and buy them boxes of foods that had cute cartoon

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Yoga Nidra: The Yoga of Enlightened Sleep BY CLAUDIA NEUMAN  That which stays awake in deep, dreamless sleep is Yoga Nidra. ~ Ancient Text Sleep deprivation is rampant in our culture today—so much so that the Centers for Disease Control declared this issue a public health epidemic. Gazing endlessly at computer screens and smart phones, as well as our marathon-like

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Tips and Techniques to help you manage your anxiety for the upcoming exam Test anxiety is a very common issue for many students.    There are way to work through this anxiety and learn to become a confident test taker.   If you or someone you know is struggling, call Flourish.  We can help! Before the exam:  First and foremost it

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Easy and love don’t always go hand in hand especially when you are talking about teens and their mental health. Putting this program together and Saturday  evenings show was to create a safe place for expression, expansion, and for the views of our teens to be heard. Without these opportunities, each day more and more children and teens are presenting

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Do you have a vision for how you would like your summer to be?  Do you find that you are often disappointed when it doesn’t turn out quite the way you want it to?  Take some time to complete this simple exercise that involves some planning and visioning to help you take action to have your best summer yet. 10

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Love languages are ways individuals express and experience love when interacting with themselves and others. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, discusses that there are 5 types of love languages.   Words of Affirmation = this language uses words to affirm people. For some people actions don’t speak louder than words.

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When you think of massage therapy, do you think of a frivolous expense? Have you hesitated because you are unsure what to expect? Perhaps you took a chance and tried a massage and the experience was nowhere near what you were looking for. Let’s dispel some of the myths around massage therapy, shall we? Massage therapy can be an intimidating

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It is with great sadness that we inform you that Bernie passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 Bernard M. Raiche, Ed.D., LCSW-C He was a kind, gentle, compassionate man. I had known Bernie for over 10 years and always admired his work ethic and passion for helping others.   It wasn’t until I read his obituary that I realized how old

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As we begin a New Year, I want to offer you the opportunity to reflect on the health and wellness of you and your loved ones.    Ask yourself the following questions: Do you feel physically healthy? Are you sleeping well? Do you have the energy to do the things you need to do AND the things you enjoy doing?   Are you

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At Flourish we believe in giving back to our community. We have partnered with Not In Our Town, Olney, Brookeville Sandy Spring. Their mission is to work with the community to raise awareness about bullying and racism in our community. It is our passion to work with organizations that support our community. We had a jewelry fundraiser , with hand-made

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