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The Role of Meditation in the Emotional Journey of Infertility and Treatments
September 28, 2024 .
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Infertility is a complex and multifaceted issue that can profoundly impact individuals and couples on a deeply personal level. The emotional journey of grappling with infertility is often ... Read More
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Best Practices for Integrating after a Retreat: 5 Tips for a Soft Landing
February 19, 2024 .
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A quick internet search will reveal that there are hundreds of retreat options from yoga immersions to mindfulness retreats to sound healing trainings. If you have made the decision and ... Read More
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How to Cope with Anxiety If You Can’t Go to Therapy
December 1, 2021 .
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by Dr. Denise Renye, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Sex Therapist, PsyD, MA, MEd, in San Francisco, CA How to Cope with Anxiety If You Can’t Go to Therapy I spoke with a friend of ... Read More
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How to Go on a True Mental Detox in 7 Steps
September 10, 2020 .
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How to Go on a True Mental Detox Ready to detox your life? Working with a therapist can help! Begin your search here today. Learning how to go on a true mental detox involves decluttering ... Read More
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10 Ways to Boost Dopamine and Serotonin Naturally
December 12, 2019 .
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Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that carry electrical signals between neurons in the brain. Dopamine and serotonin are two important neurotransmitters for mental health. They ... Read More
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The Power of Pausing: Why You Should Give Yourself a Break
February 21, 2019 .
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There is power in a pause—a lot of power. When asked why he played so well, piano virtuoso Artur Schnabel responded, “I handle notes no better than many others. But the pauses; that’s ... Read More
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Two Meditations That Use Mindfulness to Heal Rejection
December 4, 2018 .
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Rejection is dangerous. A broken heart is similar to a broken arm. The pain of social rejection often leads to an avalanche of emotional and cognitive consequences, but mindfulness can ... Read More
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De-Escalating Arguments with Your Partner: A 4-Step Approach
July 2, 2018 .
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Ever had an argument? Most of us have. But have you stopped to think about why we have arguments? Arguments in relationships are often based on the emotional response of feeling unheard. ... Read More
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Let Go, Be Present: Quotes About Mindfulness and Meditation
July 1, 2018 .
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Mindfulness is a concept that does not have one set definition. It often refers to the process of becoming more aware of sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Many therapeutic approaches ... Read More
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Take Time to Slow Down: The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation
June 22, 2018 .
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In my work with people who are facing things like stress, anxiety, or trauma, I often talk about the importance of making time for relaxation and self-care. Relaxation techniques, mindfulness, ... Read More
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The Benefits of Meditation for Stress Relief
February 20, 2018 .
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All of us experience periods of ups and downs, which tend to be compounded by the demands of modern living. Stress has become the norm rather than the exception for many of us, and its ... Read More
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The Gifts of Buddhist Psychology in Western Psychotherapy
November 28, 2017 .
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Mindfulness and meditation are two examples of Buddhist psychology that have been widely used to help people deal with a variety of mental health conditions, including mood and personality ... Read More