Martha Teater, MA, LMFT, LCAS, LPC
No longer can we look the other way and assume that these deaths are confined to a certain type, class, race, or gender of person. Fifty-two people die from overdose every single day. This cause of death now outranks motor vehicle accident deaths.
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Learn how Gina Biegel uses Pleasant Life Moments in her work with teens
Gina Biegel, MA, LMFT
In this video, Gina Biegel, creator of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens (MBSR-T), shares her Pleasant Life Moments and Pleasant Events Calendar interventions. They are powerful teen-focused mindfulness practices that draw awareness to the many positive moments and activities in daily life.
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Christopher Willard, Psy.D.
We're all self-critical—but for teens, self-consciousness is hardwired. Here's how to become aware of the emotions we're courting on social media.
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Christina Taylor, Ph.D.
As a psychology resident on staff at the mental health center in Key West, Florida in the early 90s, my interest in Cuba was piqued by work with Cuban-American exiles who brought their vibrant Cuban culture to our most southern American city. This past March my dream of visiting Cuba came true on a tour focused on birding, people, and cultural exchange.
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When children with Autism learn to navigate their sensory world and understand that a simple touch on the shoulder is not a threat, they are better able to reach out socially.
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PESIinc
The experience of seeing a show, whether on the big screen or the big stage, can be particularly challenging for those who struggle with sensory processing. Thankfully, performers and venues across the nation are taking notice and offering sensory-friendly shows.
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A mindful way to build resilience
Donald Altman, MA, LPC
Because coffee works best in moderation, you may need another way to shake, rattle, and roll those brain cells awake. Here is an all-natural way to boost your energy and mental focus through breathing.
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PESIinc
The Healing Heart Meditation allows us to bring ourselves to the awareness that joy is our natural birthright and our inherent nature. As we connect to our deepest self, we find the strength to let go of pain.
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PESIinc
It’s possible to recover from an affair, but not every relationship can or should be saved. In a recent #AskGottman session, Master Certified Gottman Therapists Don and Carrie Cole answered 5 tough questions about affairs. Here are their responses.
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Gina Biegel, MA, LMFT
There are many ways to practice mindfulness, but you can download three favorite (and free!) mindfulness techniques developed especially for teens.
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