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Political Anxiety Affects Us All: Here’s How to Cope and Build Resilience
July 30, 2025 .
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Let’s be real: tuning into the latest headlines or scrolling your feed during this political moment can feel like a punch to the gut. If you’ve noticed your stress levels rising, ... Read More
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How to Manage Stress with a Compassionate Approach
June 7, 2025 .
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Learning how to manage stress effectively becomes essential as we navigate life’s constant changes. This gentle stress management approach through self-compassion offers a sustainable ... Read More
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Top Ten Mindfulness Exercises
February 16, 2024 .
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Mindfulness is a powerful skill that has been taught for thousands of years by many world religions: Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity, to name a few. In the 1980s, Dr. Jon ... Read More
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Aging Wisely: Insight from the Buddha
July 26, 2021 .
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by Nicole Urdang, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, NCC, DHM, in Buffalo, NY Aging Wisely: Insight from the Buddha I have an interpretation of the five remembrances I like to imagine. ... Read More
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Attachment Styles and Hope for Your Relationship
March 15, 2021 .
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By Dr. Jocelyn Markowicz, PhD, Psychologist Attachment Hope for Couples: How to Improve Your Security Odds You walk into the room and lock eyes with the most gorgeous human being you ... Read More
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Using a Labyrinth As an Integration Tool
December 23, 2020 .
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By Dr. Denise Renye, Licensed Psychologist (PsyD), Sex Therapist, Life Coach Using a Labyrinth As an Integration Tool Change is hard. By nature, it’s scary and unfamiliar. So too ... 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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Therapists as Allies: Helping Clients Navigate Political Stress
August 10, 2018 .
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Are you struggling with the uncertainty and unpredictability of our current political climate? Are you concerned about how to help your clients weather the impact of the rapid changes taking ... Read More
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Reconnecting with Self, Part 1: Untangling Early Life Adaptations
July 18, 2018 .
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Life does not always turn out the way we’d like. We carry our stories. In some moments, we might feel like kings. In others, we feel like failures. We feel grotesque. For some, the ... 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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Somatic Mindfulness: What Is My Body Telling Me? (And Should I Listen?)
June 19, 2018 .
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“Mindfulness” is a popular buzzword in therapy and personal-growth circles. Mindful.org defines mindfulness as “the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are ... Read More