Why I love the light stream technique for anxiety
If you've been feeling totally fried lately, the light stream technique might be exactly what your nervous system is screaming for. I know, I know—whenever someone mentions "visualization" or "meditation," it's easy to roll your eyes and think, I don't have time to sit on a silk pillow for forty minutes. But stay with me here. This isn't about reaching enlightenment or clearing your mind of every single thought. It's actually a very practical, down-to-earth tool used in therapy circles—specifically EMDR—to help people deal with physical distress and emotional overwhelm without needing a pharmacy or a week-long retreat. ...