Prevention is often the best way to manage symptoms that are not treated with alternative methods such as medication. For individuals with epilepsy, being mindful of the triggers that might cause a seizure or episode can help prevent or reduce them significantly.

Adults with Multiple Sclerosis can benefit from engaging in activities which involve proprioception, which is your awareness of your body and range of movement. It is important to bring awareness to each part of your body to help the brain “feel” the connection.

Find links between physical and emotional pain, decrease stress, anxiety, or pain, and sleep better with this simple meditation to scan your body each day. Use the habit tracker to keep track of your progress each day you meditate.

Did you know playing board games and card games can aid in stress relief? Start game night at home to work on skills like memory, processing, socialization, cognitive skills, fine motor skills, and benefit from stress reduction while playing.

Practice mindful breathing with shapes! Promote inner peace and reach the “rest and digest” mode with these therapist recommended breathing practices. Simply follow the patterns detailed on the shapes to start your practice.

This activity is designed to engage adults in a therapeutic and fun language exercise. The activity involves writing a love letter – or many letters for all of those you love, perfect for the month of February!

Play this fun conversation game to get to know someone in your life — a friend, relative, sibling, parent, or new acquaintance. All ages can engage in this game and it encourages us to share and tell stories, goals, memories, and so much more.

Our heart health is so important to our overall health, from our blood pressure to our nervous system. There are some easy ways to focus on your daily routine and incorporate some heart-healthy habits.

A great way to measure your effort while also maintaining an awareness of your heart’s health is by keeping track of your heart rate.

Heart-healthy meals can be satisfying, delicious, and easy to prepare! There are so many resources available to us where we can find ideas, share recipes, and more.

Sometimes your mind can create barriers for you to accomplish goals and stay focused on what is needed in your life. Positive thinking is often a great tool and practice to have in place, but it is smart to have a method of using your body and physicality to aid mental health.

Self soothing is a useful skill to employ, particularly for those making an effort to live a healthier lifestyle. During the process of recovery for any issue, particularly eating disorders, tools are often necessary to help individuals cope.

If your body is not used to working out regularly, suddenly engaging in rigorous physical exercise can be dangerous for your heart. Keep heart health in mind by making sure you are getting the exercise your body needs in a safe way.

Use this fun and simple recipe to practice different developmental skills! Cooking this sweet treat uses skills like endurance, stamina, strength, dexterity, executive functioning skills, social skills, safety awareness, and focus.

Follow the positions to improve core strength even with limited mobility. Everyone can improve their core strength without getting on the floor or standing. Start with these simple positions and increase complexity as you grow stronger.

Feel secure and inspired! When we feel good about ourselves we tend to have better and more positive relationships with others; we also engage in activities with a desire to accomplish more. With good self-esteem, you are more likely to take care of yourself and have the motivation to overcome obstacles.

Set your intentions for the year ahead! It can be a helpful task to outline and establish the things you want to accomplish for your future.

After the holidays and celebrations have passed, it is a great time to take stock of what the last year brought to you and the moments that were special. We’ve put together some prompts to help you reflect and journal about the past year.

Many of us begin the year with new goals, particularly fitness and health goals. This year, we are introducing a tool to help you not only monitor your fitness goals but also to plan them ahead of time.

A fun, therapeutic activity that promotes cognitive stimulation, fine motor skills, and language skills is the Winter Word Scramble. This game is designed for adults or individuals of any age and can be a fantastic way to celebrate the winter season while also promoting therapeutic practice areas.