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Let’s Get Physical: Understanding and Managing the Physical Symptoms of Anxiety

Let’s Get Physical: Understanding and Managing the Physical Symptoms of Anxiety Living with anxiety can be a challenging experience, especially when it manifests in physical symptoms. The racing heart, shortness of breath, and trembling sensations can make daily life overwhelming. However, with the right coping skills, it is possible to understand and manage these physical …

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Nurturing the Minds of School Children: Prioritizing Mental Health and Reducing Stress

Nurturing the Minds of School Children: Prioritizing Mental Health and Reducing Stress   In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, the mental well-being of school children has become a pressing concern. Stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues can have a profound impact on a child’s academic performance, social interactions, and overall development. Parenting plays a …

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Memories and Attachment: Understanding Hoarding Behavior and the Underlying Emotions

Memories and Attachment: Understanding Hoarding Behavior and the Underlying Emotions   Hoarding behavior is a complex and often misunderstood psychological phenomenon that is characterized by the excessive accumulation of items, regardless of their value or usefulness. People who hoard often find it difficult to discard possessions, even when they are no longer needed, resulting in …

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The Mind-Body Connection and Cancer: How Our Thoughts Impact Our Physical Health

The Mind-Body Connection and Cancer: How Our Thoughts Impact Our Physical Health Cancer is one of the most prevalent and devastating diseases of our time. According to the World Health Organization, cancer is responsible for approximately 9.6 million deaths worldwide each year. While there are many factors that contribute to the development of cancer, research …

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Parent Child Detachment: Understanding and Healing Attachment Wounds and Anger

Parent-Child Detachment: Understanding and Healing Attachment Wounds and Anger Unresolved attachment wounds can surface during the tumultuous teenage years, leading to strained connections and the emergence of anger.  Recognizing the complexity of these issues is the first step towards healing and transforming these relationships into sources of strength, support, and love.  In this blog post, …

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Trauma, Time and the Body: Understanding the Connection and Promoting Healing

  Trauma, time, and our bodies are interconnected in various ways. When someone experiences trauma, their body undergoes a series of physiological and psychological changes in response to the stressful event. These changes can have lasting effects on the body, even after the traumatic event has passed.   When we experience a traumatic event, our …

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Navigating Love, Attraction and Disgust in Our Intimate Relationships

  Love, attraction, and disgust are complex emotions that shape our thoughts and actions in profound ways and play a significant role in our relationships. While love and attraction may be the positive emotions that bring us closer to our partners, disgust is the emotion that can push us away. In this blog post, we …

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Preparing for Graduation: Navigating Mental Health Concerns as a High School Senior

Preparing for Graduation: Navigating Mental Health Concerns as a High School Senior As high school seniors prepare for graduation, they often face a number of mental health concerns and pressures. Graduating from high school is a major milestone in life, and it can be accompanied by feelings of excitement, anxiety, and uncertainty. From completing college …

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Navigating Menopause: Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health and Effective Coping Strategies

Navigating Menopause: Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health and Effective Coping Strategies Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, and is characterized by a decrease in estrogen levels, which can lead to a range of physical and …

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Building Resilience: Practical Strategies for Improving Distress Tolerance Skills

Building Resilience: Practical Strategies for Improving Distress Tolerance Skills   One of the key components of mental health is distress tolerance, which refers to our ability to withstand and manage difficult emotions and situations. Developing strong distress tolerance skills is crucial for managing stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues, and can have a significant …

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