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Tuning In: Mindful Music Listening to Reduce Stress October 11, 2016 . 22 Comments
Stress has a way of upending our lives—it can cause tension in our relationships, anxiety in our thoughts, and tightness in our bodies. You may have a self-care practice in place, or ... Read More
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How to Manage Stress and Stay Positive While Unemployed July 14, 2016 . 10 Comments
When you find yourself between jobs and under pressure to find a new one as quickly as possible, depression and anxiety are real risks. Attending interview after interview and receiving ... Read More
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11 Ways to Stay Productive During Times of Personal Crisis May 5, 2016 . 7 Comments
By nature, humans are emotional creatures. When things are going well, you are likely to experience positive emotions that often lead to increased motivation and productivity. However, ... Read More
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When You’ve Had Enough: Knowing Your Stress Threshold April 28, 2016 . 8 Comments
I just realized a few days ago that April is (or was—it’s almost over) Stress Awareness Month. This is fitting, considering just last week I wondered why the world seems to be piling ... Read More
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The Cost of Caring: 10 Ways to Prevent Compassion Fatigue February 9, 2016 . 13 Comments
Compassion fatigue can be a serious occupational hazard for those in any kind of helping profession, with a majority of those in the field reporting experiencing at least some degree of ... Read More
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The Importance of Stress Management for People with HIV/AIDS January 7, 2016 . 9 Comments
Stress is a state of physical, mental, and emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It can also be a reaction people experience as they encounter rather ... Read More
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Is Therapy Right for Me? 8 Signs You Should Seek Counseling November 30, 2015 . 6 Comments
In our fast-paced society, more and more people find it challenging to juggle unrealistic work and home life demands. We frequently have to deal with high levels of daily stress, which ... Read More
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How the Negative News Cycle Can Impact Mental Health November 10, 2015 . 5 Comments
The expression, “If it bleeds, it leads,” has been used to characterize media coverage of lurid stories since the early days of newspapers, and today’s around-the-clock news cycle ... Read More
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Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Anxiety vs. Epilepsy September 29, 2015 . 5 Comments
A seizure is a sudden and unexpected loss of control accompanied by abnormal body movements or convulsions, a loss of consciousness, or both. Though epileptic seizures are caused by sudden, ... Read More
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7 Strategies for Coping with Stress at Work September 9, 2015 . 6 Comments
Stress is an ongoing problem for many people in our fast-paced society. We have forgotten how to stop and smell the roses, and instead spend our days rushing to and from work, school, the ... Read More
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Kids May Be More Stressed Than Parents Think August 26, 2015 . 8 Comments
A WebMD study of stress in parents and children suggests many parents may not notice signs of stress in their children. When parents do recognize their children’s stress, they ... Read More
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9 Signs It’s Time to Slow Down August 25, 2015 . 9 Comments
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” This recognizable quote from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off can be helpful to ... Read More