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The healthiest way to respond to nagging discomfort of inner conflict is to face it. By facing inner conflict, you have the opportunity to gain a strengthened sense of self, better problem-solving skills, increased authenticity, more self-compassion and increased integrity.
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What It's Like to Live With Bipolar Disorder
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Most people avoid anxiety as if it were their worst enemy. Yet psychological science gives us many reasons to befriend it.
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Insight on how to befriend your anxiety to regain power in your life
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A woman’s identity changes when she becomes a mother. There comes a time when she feels overwhelmed, including thoughts and feelings of depression and anxiety. These feelings are normal, but may be a sign of something more than typical baby blues.
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There comes a time in a mother’s life, especially a new mother, when she feels overwhelmed...
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Many of the participants who met the threshold for depression and PTSD before the program no longer met the criteria after participation.
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First responders with PTSD benefit from hippotherapy.
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Anxiety thrives on uncertainty. And, as the coronavirus spreads, our unanswered questions can make us feel vulnerable or fearful. "Will it come to my community" or "Am I at risk?'
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There are ways to push back against this communal anxiety
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Learn how to fact-check your worries, reducing anxiety, clearing your head and focusing on what you value.
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Instead of waking up with a worse case scenario on your mind, or carrying a sense of doom all day, use these tools to overcome lingering anxiety.
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The healthiest way to respond to nagging discomfort of inner conflict is to face it. By facing inner conflict, you have the opportunity to gain a strengthened sense of self, better problem-solving skills, increased authenticity, more self-compassion and increased integrity.
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When we truly look at our inner conflict, without judgment, and commit to healthy resolution, we become more of our authentic selves and more aware...
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A lot of us spend time daydreaming about things we wish we were doing in life, but most of us always find ways to rationalize why we can't or shouldn't do them
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Are you looking to try something new? Learn how to take action and continue to be open to experiences you have only dreamed of.
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Imagine you’re in an elevator mentally running through your list of to do’s for the day. Suddenly, the elevator stops between floors. The lights go dark and the alarm begins to sound. What most people will likely experience is an element of fear or panic. Fear is the body’s natural response to anything that is …
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Do you ever struggle with fear or panic? Find out how changing your relationship to these unpleasant visitors can save you years of stress!
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Alfred is in love. He is also angry, shameful, scared, sad and lonley. His good friend Joy supports him in his constant fight against Shadow. Join the fight!...
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March 30, 2015 9:01 AM
Alfred is in love. He is also angry, shameful, scared, sad and lonley. His good friend Joy supports him in his constant fight against Shadow. Join the fight! And maybe you will discover something new about your own emotions along the way.
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Simple beautiful little exercise to calm your mind "on the spot."
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I asked the most popular therapists on Twitter for quick and proven tips to reduce your anxiety. And they’ve come through with some priceless wisdom. Via Dr. Amy Fuller
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July 11, 2013 1:33 AM
Fear of flying is one of the most common phobias there is. Here's some great advice from Tim Benjamin's list of the most followed therapists on twitter... www.fearofflyingschool.com Happy flying...or not according to Dr. Art Markman!
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It seems like the worst sort of cycle. The less sleep you get, the less effective you are. Then you have more to do, get more ... Via Jone Johnson Lewis, Dr. Amy Fuller
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The Importance of Self-Regulation in Relationships Most people want to stay calm during difficult conversations. They want to communicate clearly, express their needs, and set healthy boundaries. However, when emotions intensify, many people find themselves reacting in ways they did not intend. For example, you may plan to stay calm during a tough conversation. Yet
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How to improve communication and emotional control in relationships
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Everyone talks about goals and strategies for the months ahead. But what often gets left out of the conversation is the anxiety that can come with growth.
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Are you struggling with anxiety during your attempts at growth? Check out this blog for help.
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The early identification and treatment of psychosis is possible.
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Populations that experience early psychosis sometimes fall through the crack and are pushed aside. This needs to change.
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The holiday season may be “the most wonderful time of the year," but it’s the most dreaded for some. The holidays fill the air with happiness and cheer, yet they can also carry stress and sadness for many people, especially those who deal with an underlying mental health condition.
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Holiday blues got you feeling down? Wishing there was more Holiday cheer to go around? Here are some tips to help make this Holiday more enjoyable.
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The CEO and philanthropist’s new book "Be Fearless" shows how to squash your anxiety about failing and actualize your dreams.
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In an interview with Thrive Global, the trailblazing investor and CEO of the Case Foundation breaks down the keys to squashing your fears and pursuing your big ideas:
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Waiting isn’t fun. Longing for an opportunity to arise or a difficult season to pass can be excruciating.
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Dr. Kate Sweeny suggests that the most painful part of waiting is learning how to hold uncertainty. Here are 4 tips to help you wait well.
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Dr. Deborah Serani helps you reframe your perspective and loose yourself from the trap of indecision
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7 steps to making the unexpected work for you
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Change is inevitable. Learn how to make it work for you!
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Nothing helps clarify your values like being in an intimate, committed relationship. We are often unaware of our deeply held values and goals. But when your partner-to-be says or does something tha...
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Excellent article about creating a pre-marital conversation that honors both partners and integrates goals with values.
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http://www.eomega.org/omega/faculty/viewProfile/599ef999a89782acb5c475041e722c80/ Laurel Parnell, PhD, is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist... Via Lorna Christensen, Dr. Amy Fuller
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Resource tapping gives us access to calming resources wherever we are.
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August 2, 2013 3:12 PM
Resourcing nurturing, love, competence - and changing yourself in positive ways - building strength neurologically.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/thefella/5714866351/ Photograph by Conor MacNeill With Halloween around the corner, it seems like a good idea to go a little scary at Fuller Life Family Therapy. This w...
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Our own thoughts can have as much power to make us feel scared as actual threats. Insights into how to notice our thoughts and respond with compassion.
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This simple presentation describes the causes of anxiety and then gives some resources to alleviate it. Via Lee M Stillerman, PhD, Dr. Amy Fuller
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When we truly look at our inner conflict, without judgment, and commit to healthy resolution, we become more of our authentic selves and more aware...