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Addressing Suicide Risk in Trying Times

…n increase in the suicide rate. In addition to economic strain, scientists fear that environmental factors will generate an uptick in suicides, as a recent Stanford study discovered a link between increased temperatures and higher suicide rates. Concerns like these are starting to spread, as we become more aware of how certain traumatic events may trigger suicide risk. One such occurrence took place in March of this year when three different peopl…

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Do You Identify as an Anxious Person?

…belief that you are an anxious person is actually reinforcing anxiety and fear in your life. When you look at the fearful thoughts you have, you’ll see that most of them, if not all, are simply not true. But remember, whatever anyone believes is their identity, is the life they live. Playing small is not your true nature – Why live a limited life? This conversation alone could bring a level of mindfulness or awareness to pop you out of unhealthy…

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Promotion for Emotions

…re of her decision. Based on her history, her value, her expectations, she fears whether she can have the autonomy she has known as a freelancer. She wonders if she can meet the company’s expectations. She feels a myriad of emotions that seem to be blocking her ability to decide in what direction to go. R1: Remember Jane notices what is going on right now in her body and mind and labels the most immediate emotion, in this case, fear. To label an e…

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Prioritizing Yourself: Making Sure You’re On the List!

…like: ‘May I be healthy, May I be happy, May I be safe, May I be free from fear.’ Well wishes for a loved one – Sometimes when we’re not feeling well, we become overly absorbed in our own heads and it’s good to step outside. We can extend similar well wishes to a loved one or friend. Well wishes to your community and/or the world – We can even expand these same wishes to our family, or larger community, or the world. Take a moment to try this out…

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Letting Go of Holiday Travel Stress

…May you feel safe and protected. May you be at ease. May you be free from fear. May you be happy.” It may be that you or a loved one are an anxious traveler, or you encounter a stressed-out stranger in your travels. This practice will help you and those around you. The fact is stress around travelling is more prevalent than we usually imagine. Just practice this as an experiment without expectation and see what you notice. Even holding the above…

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What Does It Mean to Be Feminine or Masculine?

…women. They consistently overlapped in attitudes and traits like empathy, fear of success and mate selection, indicating that sex differences are not categorical, but more a matter of degree. Research shows that the “Big Five” personality traits of psychology — openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism— do not categorically vary between men and women. Contrary to stereotypes, women were not found to be significantly…

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The Key to Healthy Communication

…t feelings that you would much rather skip over or hide, feelings that you fear will cause you embarrassment or humiliation if you disclose them. This will help you be more open and unguarded in your communication. Talk about what you want. Not the easy wants (“I want to go to that new restaurant,” “I want to go on a trip”), but the personal wants that come from deep down, where you feel most vulnerable (“I want to be more affectionate with you,”…

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Parents: Are You Losing Your Identity During Lockdown?

…not alone in our suffering. We can feel for ourselves, our sadness and our fear without feeling victimized or like we are all alone in our pain. People who have lost loved ones to Covid-19 know that the steps we take to keep one another safe are worth any amount of sacrifice. Yet it’s still okay to acknowledge that the losses we face extend into many areas of our lives. The time we miss with our friends don’t just connect us to them but to a part…

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The Role of the Authentic Self in Trauma-Informed Care

…ough it may seem terrifying, being authentic and vulnerable actually brings more joy. One step at a time, trauma survivors can find the freedom and confidence within themselves to allow for more self-compassion and authenticity—which means brighter and more meaningful connections and less fear. More Resources From Brené Brown: TED Talk: The Power of Vulnerability Book: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Lo…

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5 Truths about Anxiety to Help You Stay Present

…e, on a certain level, we believe that if we anticipate or imagine what we fear, we can somehow have more control over the situation. Some of us even hold a sense that anxiety protects us from the future, often through the misguided belief that if we worry about them, our worst fears won’t happen. In our effort to control the uncontrollable or be certain about uncertainty, we rehearse tragedy and tell ourselves scary stories, but to what effect? W…

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