The Coral Valley Respite
Respite: n. a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
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Whoever you are and wherever you find yourself, we hope that the tools and resources we share in the monthly Coral Valley Respite may offer you rest and relief, so you may replenish your spirit and renew your commitments to the Self you aspire to be.
Happy New Year from Coral Valley! In our January edition you will be introduced to the Coral Valley Respite and to our journaling series and to our first journaling prompt of the year, Reflecting and Manifesting.
In our March edition you will learn how to use journaling to boost your mood, and read about our upcoming therapy groups.
In our May respite you will find a homage to Mothers, but also some journal prompts to get in touch with your personal feelings regarding maternal figures in your life.
In our July respite you will find a journal prompt that helps you explore what "the United States" means to you. As we celebrate the country's independence, we also recognize our unique and complex "American" identities.
In our February edition, you will find out how to Operationalize Your Intentions through journaling!​​​​​​​
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Up until now, we have encouraged journaling to get in tune with your emotions, but we haven't really explained how to go about it. So, find some tips for your journaling journey in our April edition of the respite! ​
In our June respite you will find a homage to fathers but also some journal prompts to help you explore the unique relationship you may have had with your father.
In our August respite you will be introduced to our new productive rumination series. If you have ever found yourself repeating a problem in your head with no solution in sight, read on to figure out why this could be! ​
In our September edition of the respite you will learn how mindfulness and meditation help promote productive rumination. You will also find different resources on mindfulness and meditation exercises.
In our October edition of The Respite you will learn more about how our team at Coral Valley celebrates their Hispanic heritage and some structured journaling prompts to help problem solve.
In our November edition of The Respite you'll learn about the origins of El Día de los Muertos through the honoring of our ancestors, read about when to seek psychotherapy in our Productive Rumination Series, and sign up for our new support group starting in January 2025!
In our final Respite of the year, you'll find tips for thriving during the holiday season, listen to Dr. Taveras' speech at the ALPFA Gala, and have the opportunity to sign up for our new support group starting January 2025!
