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disgust and complex trauma

Understanding the Role of Disgust in Complex Trauma: Part II

Understanding the Role of Disgust in Complex Trauma: Part II As explored in a previous blog post, disgust is a core emotion that functions to promote survival and prevent contamination with a harmful source.  There is a significant amount of research that has been conducted on the relationship between disgust and complex trauma. Interestingly, there

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5 daily mindfulness

5 Mindfulness Activities to Incorporate into Your Daily Routine

5 Mindfulness Activities to Incorporate into Your Daily Routine Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment, accepting and observing thoughts and feelings without judgment. It has been shown to improve mental well-being, stress levels, sleep quality and even attention span.  Mindfulness has also been shown to have a lot

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resources for caregivers

Caring for a Loved One with Dementia: Resources for Caregivers in NJ

Caring for a Loved One with Dementia: Resources for Caregivers in NJ Dementia affects people in different ways. For some, it means gradually losing the ability to think and reason. For others, it means personality changes, problems with movement and balance, and changes in mood and behavior. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) estimates that

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social media and mental health

Social Media and Mental Health

  Evaluating the Impact of Social Media Usage on Our Mental Health In recent years, social media has become an integral part of our day to day lives. It’s hard to imagine a world without it. We use it to stay connected with friends and family, to get our news, and to entertain ourselves.  It’s

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caring for a loved one with dementia

Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

Caring for a Loved One with Dementia: Coping Strategies for the Caregiver Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that results in a decline in thinking, reasoning, and memory abilities.  It is caused by physical changes in the brain and is the result of various diseases that kill brain cells, including Alzheimer’s disease.  Dementia affects people

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