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Category Archives: Mental Health
Leer ficción mejora la conectividad y actividad cerebral
Escrito por Christopher Bergland Neurólogos han descubierto que la lectura de novelas puede incrementar la actividad cerebral en una variedad de formas. Este estudio fue hecho en la universidad de Emory. El estudio, llamado “Los efectos de corto y largo … Continue reading
Awakening to dying and loss
Today we lost Lina. She was a great friend, a loyal companion, and a very grounded presence in our home. She was Ashara’s (our five year-old daughter and resident sage) pet, a witty and steady potato bug. As small and insignificant as … Continue reading
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It’s not just in your head
When you imagine yourself, do you see your mind and your body as separate parts of yourself? If so, your body may not agree with you. The belief that our mind lives in a secluded area of our body has … Continue reading
Posted in here and now, Mental Health, Psychotherapy
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How to help a friend in need
When we begin to notice that one of our loved ones is suffering depression, we usually have a feeling of helplessness. We hope that there’s something we could say to make all their pain go away. Although our intentions have … Continue reading
New Year’s Blues: What is depression?
Depression is a psychological condition in which we lose appetite for life. Symptoms can be lack of self care, unchanging and prolonged low moods, loss of appetite, insomnia, etc. Depression can be understood in two non exclusive fundamental ways. The … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Psychotherapy
Tagged Depression, SAD, Sadness, Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Depression: 52 pick me ups
Taking medication as a way to deal with depression is not for everyone. The good news is that it’s far from being the only path towards emotional well-being. Our colleague, Nicole McCance, has compiled 52 tips on how to breakthrough … Continue reading
Leaning Into Discomfort
Brene Brown’s talks on vulnerability and shame have ignited many memories, thoughts and reflections for me. There have been countless times where I have numbed myself to vulnerability, many occasions when I have made myself vulnerable and been hurt and … Continue reading
Posted in here and now, Mental Health, Psychotherapy
Tagged Health, Inner Peace, Mental Health, Self Care, Shame, Stress Management, Vulnerability, Wellbeing
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Vulnerability Saved My Life
When I watched Brene Brown’s Ted Talk debut “The Power of Vulnerability” I felt a rush of excitement. Ms.Brown managed to condense with talent and wit something I consider to be a fundamental pillar of healing and awakening. The experience … Continue reading
Posted in here and now, Mental Health, Psychotherapy
Tagged Health, Inner Peace, Mental Health, Self Care, Shame, Vulnerability, Wellbeing
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What Is An Emergency or Crisis?
A crisis is a time of danger or great difficulty. Generally, you will know you are in crisis if you feel like you can’t cope and are not in control. For instance, you may be having difficulty sleeping, eating, paying … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse, Crisis, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Suicide
Tagged Crisis, Depression, Grief, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Sadness, Shame, Stress Management, Wellbeing
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