Hi everyone. This episode is basically an overview of a technique that you can implement in your everyday life, ESPECIALLY on those rough days. Hunting for the Good is a tactic that I learned in Master Resiliency Training while in the Army that helps you redirect your negative thought processes into more positive ones. Here's a link to example prompts for a gratitude journal or just questions that you can reflect on or ask your loved ones to put you in a positive state of mind: https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/gratitude-journal-three-good-things

For each day, there are three different sentence stems that your client can complete, including:

• One good thing that happened to me today…
• Something good that I saw someone do…
• Today I had fun when…
• Something I accomplished today…
• Something funny that happened today…

Also, as promised, here's a link to the training programs that I have available through the Train Heroic platform: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/butterflyfit-with-viv

Just a perspective on coping — healthy versus unsafe coping — getting through life. Here is a list of some coping strategies: soaking in the bathtub, going to a movie, jogging, walking, listening to music, journaling, laying in the sun, reading a book, hobbies, hiking, meeting new people, doing productive things around the house, box breathing, meditation, doodling, working out, painting, having discussions with friends, camping, going to the beach, sex, dressing sexy, traveling, cooking, gardening, playing a sport, watching your children play at a playground, bike riding, photography, fishing, dancing, being alone, reflecting and positive affirmations about yourself, sitting in a sauna or steam room, horseback riding, try something new, volunteering or being active in a community, church, yoga, woodworking, trying new things, and always believing that YOU ARE A PERSON WHO CAN COPE AND GET THROUGH THE OTHER SIDE!!!!