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04/25/2020

If you are having vivid dreams right now, you are not alone.

Researchers explain why withdrawal from our usual environments—due to social distancing—has left dreamers with a dearth of “inspiration.”

04/08/2020

Many of us are experiencing fear and anxiety about our health crisis, spending long hours mulling over the worst possible scenarios. We call that “catastrophizing” and here is a discussion about how to manage that better. It is “possible” that the worst can happen, but it is important to talk about “is it probable?” What is more than likely
going to happen? Stay safe and sane.

Hello, Smarter Living friends! Tomorrow, March 31, at 6 p.m. Eastern time, please join us for a Smarter Living live video chat, in which a panel of experts will answer your questions about how to make working from home more manageable, what you should do with your money during a financial crisis, ho...

03/17/2020

This global pandemic has us all pretty freaked out. Handled responsibly, open space and wildlife observation might be just the balm you need.

03/16/2020

Or maybe you’re more into museums?
Try these...

Going into a self-quarantine can have many complex issues and complications beyond having enough food and supplies for two weeks. In terms of entertainment, it…

03/16/2020

What to do with our kids when home from school?

Explore zoos, aquariums, museums and destinations around the world without leaving home. Here are 20 virtual field trips you can take with your kids.

03/08/2020

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/10-things-you-should-know-before-starting-therapy-0412184?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=blog_article&utm_campaign=GT_Facebook&utm_term=know_before_therapy

Beginning therapy can bring feelings of both excitement and uncertainty. Before you get started, here are 10 crucial things one therapist wants you to know.

02/16/2020

We all have the experiences the weave together into who we are.

Early childhood experiences and the making of "mental models"

02/07/2020

https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/neuroscientist-to-keep-your-brain-young-go-hiking.html

Walking anywhere is great for your body. Walking outside is great for your mind too.

02/03/2020

12/29/2019

Start the countdown to hopefully a kinder, gentler decade.

You deserve it!

12/26/2019

Something to think about for the new year...

How to obtain direction, meaning, and motivation

12/21/2019

Holidays are emotional times. Take care of yourselves.

​14 Signs You Are A Healer But Don't Realize It

12/10/2019

“The best thing a therapist taught you...” for people who cannot access the mental health system-spread the wealth.

"If you can imagine the worst thing, you can imagine the best thing."

11/17/2019

Grief is unavoidable, and as a community of caring and doing others, can be bearable.

It’s worse to say nothing than to say the wrong thing. Here are five ways to respond helpfully to people who have suffered an enormous loss.

10/28/2019

Enjoy fall.

10/16/2019

We have to act as a caring community to make schools safe...emotionally safe!

Active shooter drills are more likely to do harm than good. They traumatize students and suck resources away from programs and services that would be more effective at saving student lives.