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- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min
TED Talk: The Cure for Burnout (hint: it isn't self-care)
Learn strategies to take look within and take care of yourself before the burn.
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- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
"How Can I Convince Someone to Go to Therapy?"
Do you have compassion for a loved one and want them to get help? Are you concerned about a friend's unusual behavior and think they...
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- May 10, 2021
- 4 min
Coping with Depression
Coping with depression is a tricky business. People experience different combinations of the symptoms of depression, and there are also...
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- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Setting Boundaries and Tackling Ruminating Thoughts
Working at the California Institution for Women in Corona - the women's state prison in Southern California - was one of the most...
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- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
Emotional First Aid
Let's imagine you're running around in a field after a picnic and then you step on something sharp and it cuts your foot. What do you do?...
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- Dec 16, 2020
- 1 min
TED Talk: Why We Should All Try Therapy
The psychologist making this presentation poses a solid argument on why anyone and everyone should try therapy. You do not need to be...
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- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
Do One Thing Today
This artist paints a realistic snapshot of a moment in depression. Based on my own analysis, depressive symptoms evident in this art...
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- Nov 21, 2020
- 1 min
I’d Be Weary of Talkspace
I am on some private online groups for mental health clinicians, and I’ve noticed there are several and consistent negative comments...
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- Nov 20, 2020
- 1 min
Gratitude Playlist from Apple Music
Brilliant description of Apple Music's new Gratitude Playlist. Here's a screenshot: It's true how much we neglect gratitude when things...
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- Nov 19, 2020
- 1 min
"Sedentary Pandemic Life Is Bad for Our Happiness"
Check out this article from The Atlantic. "Sedentary Pandemic Life Is Bad for Our Happiness." Image Credit: JAN BUCHCZIK
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- Nov 19, 2020
- 1 min
Get Up and Move
Physical exercise plays a pivotal role in your mental health. Exercising produces the chemicals in your brain that regulates your mood...
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- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
"You just need to relax!" Well, how???
Have you ever been told by someone to "Just relax!" when dealing with something stressful or aggravating? It's quite common, and my...
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- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
"When should I start therapy?" *Service prices reduced*
I like to give folks the analogy of a leaky roof when talking about when a person should start therapy. Imagine you have a home with a...
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