Happy International Self-Care Day! Self-care involves actively taking steps to protect your well-being and prevent illness. Let’s break it down a little. According to the International Self-Care Foundation (ISF), holistic self-care is made up of seven pillars: Knowledge and health literacy Mental wellbeing, self-awareness, and agency Physical activity Healthy eating Risk avoidance or mitigation Good […]
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“May you live in interesting times.” This quote of questionable origin is described as a curse wrapped in a blessing. It is pointing to the fact that interesting times are fraught with unpredictability and chaos. And the thing that will throw our nervous system into the highest state of alert? You guessed it: unpredictability and
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Way to go! You have made the most important first step to healing, by seeking out help. Most people who need help never take this important step. The National Institute of Mental Health has published this article on how to figure out if a provider is right for you. The most important part of therapy
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When normal is defined as comfortable, our common human experiences become pathologized.
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