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Secrets to a Less Stressful Life

…extra hour at the end of the day. Another friend makes a game out of late-night grocery shopping with his whole family when he or his wife has trouble making time to get to the market. Whatever it is that helps, give that action the time and importance it deserves. Anything we can do to help squeeze more joy, peace, and meaning out of our day is a worthy pursuit that everyone deserves….

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Neurofeedback: What is Neurofeedback and How Can It Help You?

…t-traumatic stress disorder, head injury, stroke, coma, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and epilepsy. There are other conditions that neurofeedback may also help with, however there is less published research in these areas: tremor, spouse abusers and violent men, anger reduction, memory problems, and speech difficulties. It’s been used to enhance musical performance. NASA has been using EEG biofeedback for years to increase concentration…

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Benefits of Mindful Parenting

…be done anywhere at any time, even in the line at the grocery store. They help both children and adults to feel more centered and to observe their emotions without letting them overpower them. We, both parents and children, can gain a sense of control inside ourselves that allows us to know ourselves better and choose how we want to behave. Due to these rewards, of all the lessons we can teach our children, teaching them how to be more mindful is…

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Top 8 Ways to Protect Your Kids Online and Improve Communication in the Family

…part of their learning process. #5: Place time limits on screen time (this helps reduce anxiety/addiction behaviors) It can really help your kid/teen to know what their limits are in regards to screen time. This is something every family needs to figure out on its own, but some suggested limits to add would be to turn off all devices an hour before bedtime. This allows the brain to unwind and begin to relax for going to sleep. Studies have shown t…

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Saving Lives From Suicide: Two-Part CE Webinar

…uicidal ideation and behavior. This two-part CE webinar with suicidologist Dr. Lisa Firestone will provide an opportunity for therapists to become familiar with risk assessment and effective crisis interventions, as well as empirically validated, evidence-based treatments for suicide that are fast becoming the standard of care.   Learning Objectives: Discuss how to implement state of the art crisis intervention for suicidal patients Identify a num…

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Suicide and the Critical Inner Voice

…answers to both questions are at the heart of Suicide and the Inner Voice. Dr. Firestone believes that the key to understanding suicidal behavior comes from a knowledge of the destructive thought processes of those at risk and an awareness of their origins in early family interactions. He tells us that the negative events in our lives are not nearly as harmful as what we tell ourselves about them. From an understanding of how one begins a downward…

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Memorial Day: An Opportunity to Reach Out to Veterans

…e actions now that can help save a life. We can do this by recognizing the warning signs for suicide in veterans and supporting them getting the services they need. We can reach out to veterans and their families, and work together to de-stigmatize struggles with mental health. In doing so, are taking action to protect the lives of those who have been deeply wounded in their effort to protect us. The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisi…

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

…food or drugs, or spending too much time online, it may be time to ask for help. Counseling can help you find out what you are looking for, how you are coping, and seek what you want in more beneficial ways. Self-Care in Everyday life Your decision to take good care of yourself isn’t something you fit into an already overscheduled life. It’s your chosen mindset, and it shapes the rest of your decisions. Being mindful this way helps you better hand…

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Psychological Differentiation

…inies, they must differentiate from destructive environmental influences.” Dr. Firestone believes that a person’s true identity is affected throughout their lives by interpersonal experiences that either support or damage the development of his or her personality. In order for us to live our own lives and fulfill our own destinies, we must differentiate ourselves from destructive family and societal influences. Differentiating from negative influe…

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5 Truths about Anxiety to Help You Stay Present

…r in our lives. Anxiety is often about the future. A lot of our anxiety is driven by anticipation. Life feeds us endless amounts of uncertainty that can fuel our stress and anxiety. And while our worries about what’s to come may feel like arrows flying at us, our anxiety can also strangely feel to us like a form of armor. We’re not really sure we can be without it. It can seem like it’s just a part of us. We may even think our anxiety is necessary…

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