…tions be so difficult? There is a very logical explanation for why we have trouble accessing our feelings and instead find ourselves cut off and detached. Many of us are defended against feeling and to understand why, we have to go back to when we first developed our defenses. When we were children, we were too small and vulnerable to effectively cope with our environment.We were truly powerless and dependent on others to take care of us and meet…
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…Let people know that you are someone they can ask for help when they’re in trouble. Keep being a good listener. Help them identify who they can turn to for help and how they can keep connecting. 4. Help them connect – Get the person to the help they need. If they’re in immediate danger, you can take them to the emergency room. Help them find a counseling center or a therapist in their area. Make sure they have the National Suicide Prevention Lifel…
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…ing. Wellness has become the new trend in health care, though it is having trouble gaining a solid foothold in the current health care system. Prevention and preventative approaches are touted as the new health care mission statement, shifting the focus from disease and cure to preemptive healthfulness. An ounce of prevention, the saying goes, is worth a pound of cure. That has never been truer than today with rising health care costs, and mountin…
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…meone is at risk? What can you do if you, or someone you know, might be in trouble? This webinar will provide you with answers to these questions, as well as a developmental perspective on violence and the factors that contribute to violent behavior. The webinar addresses: *What everyone should know about violence *How does violence affect you? *What should you look for? *How do you stand up to violence? You can find the slides from this presentat…
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…otional intelligence or EQ “predicts over 54% of the variation in success (relationships, effectiveness, health, quality of life).” Additional data concludes that “young people with high EQ earn higher grades, stay in school, and make healthier choices.” At this year’s Wisdom 2.0, I felt inspired by a talk by Dr. Marc Brackett, the Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, who talked at length about the importance of teaching kids to…
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…, sleep disturbances are common, especially for people over the age of 55. Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep has numerous adverse effects, including upset mood, fatigue, and reduced quality of life. One team of researchers conducted a trial with 42 adults for an entire calendar year, with half of the participants receiving training in mindful awareness practices (MAPS). The other half received sleep hygiene education (SHE), without any medi…
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…ns parents or other influential figures place on a child. A parent who has trouble tolerating their child’s crying may label the child as high-maintenance, stubborn, or demanding. They may call their child “needy,” “bossy,” or “loud.” The second factor can be more subtle. It involves the definition of the child that they picked up from their emotional experiences and the ways they were treated. A parent who always felt fearful themselves as a kid…
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…ntrol and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of postpartum depression may include: Trouble sleeping even when the baby is sleeping Extreme fatigue Feeling numb or unable to bond or connect with the baby Difficulty concentrating Negative or frightening thoughts about something harming your baby Anxiety that you may not be able to care for your baby or may harm your baby Feeling ashamed, guilty, or worthless as a mother What this list of symptoms doesn’t re…
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…hould approach or avoid. At times, our ideas about anxiety can get us into trouble. Ask yourself, “what is the typical attitude I take toward anxiety?” For example: “I don’t like it.” “I don’t want it. “It feels awful.” “What if others know?” “What does it say about me?” “I better get control of myself.” “Get a handle.” Now, what is a typical action you might take as a result of this attitude? What do you do to try to get away from the feeling of…
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