…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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…Dr. Daniel Siegel’s “Wheel of Awareness,” a step-by-step guided method to help us slow down and actually integrate our brain. The exercise helps us to focus our attention on our senses, messages from our body, mental activities such as thoughts, and the internal workings of our own mind (awareness of awareness) and, lastly, on our sense of connection to others. This process can help lead us to a state in which we feel more connected to ourselves…
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…endent social structures are better groomed to be prosocial, to volunteer, help others and empathize. The highest scoring countries were Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Peru, Denmark and United Arab Emirates, and the lowest scorers were Lithuania, Venezuela, Estonia, Poland and Bulgaria (Chopik, O’Brien, & Konrath, 2016). This study points to a possible empathic disadvantage for those people who live in individualist cultures, like the United States with o…
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…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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…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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…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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…you feel more empowered and less alone on your path. In this presentation, Dr. Lisa Firestone and Kevin Hines will discuss tools and strategies individuals can utilize to maintain their mental health. Dr. Lisa Firestone will offer her professional expertise throughout the webinar, discussing important topics in mental health, including suicidality and suicide prevention. Kevin Hines will offer a different perspective on mental health and wellness,…
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…an we thought possible. If you’re struggling with substance abuse and need help, contact: SAMHSA National Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. If you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, contact: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Crisis workers are available 24 hours a day. Calls are free and confidential. Other countrie…
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…. Allan Schore. Dr. Allan Schore describes the current paradigm shift in addressing suicide. Dr. Allan Shore: We are in the midst of a paradigm shift. I mean things are really shifting and changing here, and the interactions now between science on the one hand and clinical practice, are really folding together rather quickly. The answers to the questions of suicide, as the answers to other questions, like the etiology of severe aggressive disorder…
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