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How to Give Psychological First Aid
Infographic Text: How to Give Psychological First Aid After a natural disaster or terrorist attack, there are likely going to be many people in distress. If you want to give emergency ... Read More
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15 Tips for Letting Go of a Relationship That Is Not Healthy
Ending a relationship and letting go can be incredibly difficult no matter how toxic it is. Part of this is for simple biological reasons, as some scientific studies have shown that being ... Read More
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A Parent’s Guide to Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry can take many forms—from good-natured demands to know a parent’s favorite to aggressive fighting, punching, and biting. It’s one of the most common problems families ... Read More
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Unlocking the Potential of Clinical Supervision: Tips for Supervisees
Clinical supervision can offer a myriad of benefits, including professional growth in the realms of clinical skills, listening skills, ongoing verbal feedback, and keeping track of agreed ... Read More
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Covert Narcissism: The Quiet Counterpart to Narcissistic Personality
Even people without an extensive knowledge of mental health concerns have likely heard of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), or narcissism, as it’s commonly called. The term “narcissist” ... Read More
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A Season for Wellness: 7 Tips for Summer Self-Care
Summer bursts of life and leisure, a great season for self-care. People often underestimate how refreshing self-care can be for the mind, body, and spirit. Self-care should be incorporated ... Read More
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To Live Your Truth, Start by Being Honest with Yourself
We have been taught from a very young age that honesty is the best policy. We are taught to be honest in all our dealings, big or small. We are schooled never to lie. We are told repeatedly ... Read More
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Why It’s Important to Address Avoidant Personality (and How to Treat It)
Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a mental health condition characterized by long-term, persistent social restraint, usually due to feelings of: Social ineptitude or awkwardness Inadequacy ... Read More
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Autistic Burnout: An Often-Misunderstood Element of Autism
During an autistic person’s life, there may be times when they seem to lose skills or show more obvious signs of autism. For example, a toddler who had a vocabulary of a dozen words may ... Read More
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7 Ways to Overcome Perfectionism and Cultivate Self-Compassion
We all know perfection is an illusion. If perfection is unattainable and unrealistic, why do so many people strive to achieve it, setting themselves up for a perpetuating cycle of disappointment ... Read More
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How to Repair a Relationship in 5 Steps
There are a couple things we know about power and relationships: Power is the ability to have influence on others. Power is relational and relationships are messy. We inevitably hurt each ... Read More
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Peer Support 101: How to Become a Peer Support Specialist
Many types of professionals can help people living with mental health concerns. If you’ve experienced mental health issues yourself, you might have interest in a career where you can ... Read More