Living Waters Counseling Center

05/25/2020

Five Quick Stress Busters

1. Take three very deep breaths
2. Watch a child giggle
3. Closely examine the beauty of a flower
4. Sing a silly childhood song out loud
5. Go outside, raise your arms high, and praise God

04/15/2020

It has come to my attention that many people are having vivid dreams during the pandemic. This is a normal reaction to a situation that is so extremely abnormal. Our minds try to process the unimaginable. If you are suffering from night terrors, dreams, or problems sleeping try these techniques.

1. Find a person who you can share these experiences with. You don’t need interpretations but rather a listener.

2. Declare your bed a safe area. Create a ritual that helps you feel safe in your sleep area.

3. Admit you can’t control the pandemic. Give your concerns to God before bedtime each night.

4. Imagine angels surrounding your home before you sleep.

5. Stay away from caffeine and stimulates after dinner. Keep news viewing or reading to daytime hours.

6. Keep your room cool.

7. End your day in a prayer ritual

8. Sip warm herbal tea a half hour before bedtime.

9. Read a Scripture and meditate on it as you fall to sleep.

10. Add quiet classical music to your nightly routine.

11. Keep a dream journal

12. If you’re feeling sad, overly anxious or hopeless reach out to a counselor or pastor immediately.

The Lord promises to never leave us even during difficult times.

04/07/2020

03/27/2020

Some Ways to Reduce Stress during Quarantine

God woke you up today. Praise him!

Sing at the top of your lungs

Go for a walk with your family

Practice Lectio Divina

Play “Make me laugh” with your family

Play with your pet

Call a friend “just because”

Memorize a Scripture verse