A Journal That Nourishes the Whole Person
Welcome to the Finding Point Journal, a collection of evidence-based articles and thoughtful reflections designed to help you better understand yourself and the science of wellbeing. Explore topics such as mental and emotional health, mindfulness, stress management, nervous system regulation, healthy habits, relationships, mindfulness, and personal growth. Whether you're looking to learn something new or simply find encouragement for where you are today, we hope these articles offer practical insights, meaningful perspective, and compassionate guidance for your journey.
An empowering, safe space to learn & find healing.
How to Set Boundaries for Yourself: Developing Emotional Health
Healthy boundaries are not walls or rejection. They are gentle limits that help us protect our energy, honor our needs, and stay connected to ourselves while maintaining healthy relationships. Learn how to recognize where boundaries are needed, communicate them clearly, and build greater emotional health and self-trust.
The Intentional Pause: How Small Moments Can Help You Find Greater Peace
You don’t need to stop your whole life to find a little peace. Sometimes it’s as simple as taking one breath before answering that email, pausing before you reach for your phone, or letting yourself sit in the car for a quiet minute before walking inside. An intentional pause creates a little space between what happens and what you do next, giving you a chance to notice, breathe, and choose.
An Experience of Healing and Connection
Sometimes healing comes through unexpected places and brief connections with people who remind us that we are worthy of care. During a difficult transition, a trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas offered an opportunity to slow down, practice self-care, and experience the healing power of vulnerability and genuine human connection.
What Are Coping Mechanisms?
Life will always bring stress, uncertainty, and unexpected challenges. While we can't control everything that happens, we can learn healthier ways to respond. Understanding our coping mechanisms can help us recognize unhelpful patterns, care for ourselves more intentionally, and build resilience for whatever comes next.
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resiliency Factors?
Resiliency factors are the supports that help us survive difficult experiences and, over time, learn to thrive. From safe relationships and stability to education, self-care, and personal strengths, these protective factors can help us develop healthier ways of viewing life and moving forward.
What is Stress?
Stress can affect far more than our mood. It can influence how we think, how our bodies respond, and how we move through daily life. Understanding our stress responses and making choices that better support our needs can help us create a healthier future.
Coping with Loss: Inner Pain
Loss can change the way we experience the world, but pain does not have to define the journey ahead. Through self-awareness, acceptance, and healthy self-love, we can learn to move through difficult emotions, reconnect with our resilience, and discover that we still have the ability to thrive.