MLK Day of Freedom and Black History Month
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- Part I
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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How We Can Celebrate Kwanzaa In A Meaningful Way
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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Compassion Fatigue: Beating Burnout
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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How to do Thanksgiving: The Remix
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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How to Get Back Up Again Using Coping Skills
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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Understanding Birthday Blues: Embracing Self-Care and Celebrating Life
Explore how to overcome birthday blues with self-care, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. Understand why birthdays can evoke mixed emotions and learn to celebrate life in a positive, fulfilling way.
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Understanding and Navigating Family Tension: A Path to Harmony
Explore the dynamics of family tension, its causes, and effective strategies for managing and resolving conflicts within the family system, fostering a healthier, more harmonious family life.
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Suicide and Cultivating Mental Wellness in Our Daily Lives
Explore the importance of mental wellness and early self-care in the journey of career and family life. Learn how compassion and awareness can play pivotal roles in mental health prevention and support.
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Shining a Light on Mental Health: Reflections and Awareness
Join us in observing Mental Health Awareness Month as we share personal reflections on the impact of mental health and the importance of awareness, support, and compassion in our journey towards healing.
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