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Confessions of a (Narrow-Minded?!) Liberal: Using Friendship to Bridge the Political Divide

…e cookouts. Perhaps they choose a charity project to do together, practice mindfulness exercises together, or help each other with home improvements. Most importantly, they do not talk about politics, at least not for a long time, until they consider themselves good friends. And then, once they’re friends, they are less inclined to judge all “liberals” or all “conservatives, and they’re more willing to give each other the benefit of the doubt. We…

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Finding Your Cure for Depression

…ven to curb symptoms of depression for most people, including exercise and mindfulness meditation. Often, a combination of medication and psychotherapy is the most beneficial. Furthermore, studies have revealed that psychotherapy can be particularly helpful in preventing relapse in people who’ve experienced a depression. Despite these reassuring realities, it is estimated that only about two-thirds of those suffering with depression seek help. Oct…

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Be Mine: Dealing with Possessiveness in a Relationship

…ays to calm your anxiety – There are many methods for calming our anxiety. Mindfulness practices and breathing exercises both allow us to learn to sit with our thoughts and feelings without being overpowered by them or allowing them to control our behavior. Some helpful exercises for alleviating anxiety can be found on the website PsychAlive.org. 5. Oust your inner critic –We all have a “critical inner voice” that attacks us and those close to us,…

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Creating a Path from “I Hate My Life” to Resilience and Self-Realization

…xercises, this section will feature information on how self-compassion and mindfulness practices can assist people in feeling calm, centered, and capable when facing hardships or making changes. A list of essential suicide prevention resources for those experiencing a crisis. No matter what our circumstances, we can all learn methods to help us emerge from the darkest moments in our lives. This Webinar will help individuals and mental health profe…

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Video: Dr. John Norcross on the future of psychotherapy

…apy, integrative psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance and mindfulness therapies. Not coincidentally, we’ve touched on many of those topics today. As are treatment adaptations. And in a finding to which I resonate, as we increase more computerized therapy, smart phone applications, self-help resources, virtually everyone sees the need for a more caring relationship accompanying those. So, as I said earlier, it’s the high tech plus…

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Understanding and Overcoming Relationship Anxiety

…challenging this destructive inner voice. She will explain how practicing mindfulness and self-compassion are valuable tools to help people cope with the anxiety that comes with change. The Webinar will reveal how, when armed with these introspective tools, individuals can create more secure attachments and enjoy closer, more fulfilling and more enjoyable, loving relationships. Learning Objectives: Identify clients’ negative thought patterns/ att…

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Are You Giving Up on Love?

…ter 30 years, even in line at the airport. Slow down. Be present. Practice mindfulness, as it may help you reconnect to your most authentic self, your real feelings and desires, and to be attuned to your partner. Offer acts of kindness, large and small. Take part in activities you and your partner used to share and enjoy together. Be open to new activities, something we tend to resist as we get older, more self-protective, or further into routine….

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Helping Clients Overcome Depression

…em. In addition, she will discuss how reducing rumination, while enhancing mindfulness and self-compassion can help fight depression. Participants will learn how to help clients effectively challenge their critical inner voices, develop more self-compassion, and strengthen their positive sense of self. Learning Objectives: Apply techniques to identify and challenge destructive thinking in clients Describe strategies to help clients tolerate anxiet…

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Can Attachment Theory Explain All Our Relationships?

…me some peace. Then, when Azalea was 4, I interviewed Jon Kabat-Zinn, the mindfulness and meditation expert who has written many books, including Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of the Mindful Parent. I think I was hoping he might encourage me to set down my burden of guilt and shame, maybe even offer a God-like let it go. But that wasn’t what happened. Kabat-Zinn: The meaning of being a parent is that you take responsibility for your child’s…

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What Is Good Self-Care, and Why You Deserve It

…emand too much energy Standing up for yourself Giving yourself the gift of mindfulness (through meditation or yoga, for example) Making a healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate rest your personal priorities Asking for help without hesitation or shame Treating yourself with kindness and compassion as you work toward your goals Why Is Self-Care So Easily Devalued? In our culture, self-care often takes a backseat to drive and ambition. There’s a…

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