In the midst of a global pandemic, the world has faced unprecedented challenges. While physical health is paramount, the silent echo of mental health issues cannot be overlooked. The sudden shift in our daily lives, coupled with uncertainty and isolation, has significantly impacted our mental well-being.
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Grief is a natural response to loss, involving a range of emotions. It’s an individual experience with no fixed timeline or correct way to grieve. There are myths about grief, such as the notion that ignoring pain or not crying means one isn’t grieving but we all grieve in our own way.
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While occasional worry is a part of life, chronic and uncontrollable worry is the hallmark of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)—a
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Explore the transformative journey of self-care, understanding its vital role in emotional health, and learning how to nurture self-love and establish personal boundaries for a fulfilling life.
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Dr. King’s principles of unity, understanding, and compassion resonate deeply in the realm of mental health.
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Kwanzaa: A letter to my nephew. As you move forward into manhood, I guarantee that you will make mistakes. You NEED to make mistakes to grow. There is no way around that. Practice making better mistakes. Learn from the mistakes of others. Give yourself permission to mess up. Laugh at yourself every day. We are really not that important. Throw your anxiety to the wind. Those that are building their lives have little time to criticize. When you see a critic, feel compassion for them. They made a choice to spend their energy tearing down instead of building up. But remember, you are about the business of creating.
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Kwanzaa was born from a place of education and enlightenment. Following the painful Watts Riots of 1965, Kwanzaa was created to heal the trauma for a community and, by extension, a country, as we are all interconnected.
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Learn how to tackle burnout with effective self-care strategies tailored for healthcare providers. Discover tips on finding balance, practicing self-compassion, and creating sustainable change for a healthier, more fulfilling professional life.
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Discover how to embrace self-care, self-acceptance, and self-compassion this Thanksgiving. Learn key strategies for dealing with family conflicts and fostering a sense of interconnectedness, celebrating diversity, and maintaining mental wellness.
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Learning to reframe our circumstances is one of the most critical coping skills we can develop in this lifetime. As therapists, we learn this art early. Reframing is the ability to step back and look at life events with a “wise mind.” We cultivate a wise mind when we take information without emotion or judgment. Using our coping skills and wise minds, we allow ourselves to process information to see how it can serve us meaningfully. We can also see reframing and this wise mind process as putting us in the driver’s seat of our emotions.
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