Nurturing Tools That Uplift the Spirit
Connecting with nature, therapeutic writing, beneficial sounds & the company of animals are just some of the tools we can utilize to lift our spirits.  Find what resonates with you and let the healing begin.

Journaling

James W. Pennebaker, M.D., professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, and Joshua M. Smyth, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at North Dakota State University, are proving what journal writers have always known; journaling is good not only for the soul, but for the body as well.  Studies examining healthy people and journaling have shown that people who write about their deepest thoughts and feelings surrounding upsetting events have stronger immunity and visit their doctors half as often.
 
Dig deep and move your feelings out onto paper.  Clearing  feelings out of storage from within our body creates space for greater awareness and increased joy.

Music & Sound Healing

Classical


The postive health effects of classical music on plants, animals and people are numerous.  Studies show that classical music boosts immunity, improves focus, reduces pain and anxiety, & elevates positive feelings - just to name a few!  Who knew experiencing Health & Joy could be as simple as turning on the radio?
Listening Library

Explore more than 200 full-length orchestra works for free streaming
 St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
 
 

 Harp

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photo of Jan Haley, Harpist & Therapist


"Harp music might be particularly helpful for people who have heart trouble. Harvard researchers have shown that the rhythms of healthy hearts may be similar to those found in classical music, and that certain rhythms, such as that of harp music can cause your heart to beat more normally."
 
~Dr. Joseph Mercola

Musics Imparts Joy & Restores Memory




Watch as music helps naturally awaken memory, a sense of aliveness, and joy in this nursing home resident.

Six Healing Sounds



Mantak Chia

Mantak Chia, a Chi Kung Grand Master & teacher of the Universal Healing Tao System, shares the Six Sounds of Healing for our organ systems here. 
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photo of Mantak Chia

Animals
& Their Positive Effect on Our Health

17 Health Benefits
of Owning a Cat

Our cat companions are so much more than cuddly friends.  Researchers are discovering the many ways in which animals benefit our health.  Here's a list of 17 for cat lovers.
"Paws" to Reduce Stress

Monty the therapy dog helps Yale law students "Paws" for stress reduction.  Students can check out Monty like a library book  for half hour play sessions that help them decompress.  Read more about Monty here.

Learn more about therapy dogs at Therapy Dogs International