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Connecting with Our Lived Experiences Through Mindfulness
Awareness of impermanence and appreciation of our human potential will give us a sense of urgency that we must use every precious moment. – Dalai Lama Life is unpredictable and constantly ... Read More
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What Are the ‘Should’ Statements in Your Dreams Telling You?
The language of dreams can seem foreign, especially for those of us who were not brought up honoring our dreams. However, when we chronicle our dreams and examine them more carefully, something ... Read More
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Using EMDR to Find Your ‘Safe Place’ in Trauma Recovery
Life can be stressful for anyone, but for people dealing with the negative effects of trauma on top of everyday life, elevated stress levels can be much more common. One course of treatment ... Read More
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Emotional Overwhelm: How DBT’s Crisis Survival Skills Help
Have you ever felt like your emotions are so overwhelming they will never stabilize? Maybe you have an intense urge to return to unhealthy or risky behaviors to make yourself feel better. ... Read More
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Living in the Moment: What Mindfulness Is and Is Not
Let’s stop making mindfulness something other than what it is. Let’s stop making mindfulness the great cure-all. Let’s stop making mindfulness another gimmick to improve ... Read More
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How to Maximize Your Time to Maximize Your Happiness
The days seem to be getting longer, but there’s one reality we can’t escape: they are 24 hours for each and every one of us. If you’re like most people, you often feel that you haven’t ... Read More
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So Long, Social Constructs: From Conflict to Self-Compassion
What would you believe if nobody taught you what to believe? As children, the world seemed so big. We witnessed the reactions and strategies of our caregivers as they navigated various ... Read More