Category: Education
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Intent vs impact: how to improve your communication
Let’s look at intent and impact within our communication. Usually with loved (or even liked) ones, there is positive intentionality in conversing. We like to think that we utilize communication to convey a thought, ask a question, or seek understanding. Does the intent in the context of communication really matter? Let’s change the way we…
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The political signs are out but does my vote matter?
Voting has been a right to us (some longer than others) that we exercise during local, mid term, and national elections in November. I often hear people say “what’s the point,” or “I’m just one person, my vote doesn’t count.” Of course it counts! It’s easy to feel like your vote will get lost in…
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Debunking Myths about Depression: Separating Fact from Fiction
World Health Organization shares that 280 million people in the world have depression. Many people know the tell tale symptoms (which are persistent and consistent for at least 2 weeks) however there are many misunderstandings. Let’s debunk some of these myths: If we continue to normalize talking about mental health and debunk the misconceptions, specifically…
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September is suicide prevention and awareness month
Suicide is death caused by someone with the intention to die and the means to do so. It is tragic, confusing, and preventable. 2023 statistics are showing that overall rates of suicide have increased. There has been a slight decrease in suicide in the 10-24 age group as many states have implemented social-emotional learning in…
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Reframing Communication: What I Won’t Say to My Child and Why
To foster healthy communication with our children and break generational patterns, it’s vital to rethink what we say. Here are some phrases I’ll avoid and the reasons why: By being conscious of our language, we can ensure our children grow up with a healthier understanding of communication and self-expression.
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Daily mood & energy drainers
It’s so easy to list all of the things that help our mood…eat well, sleep 8 hours, and exercise. This may be a little “reverse psychology” but it might be easier to point out all of the not-so-great activities we do that drain us. And if we’re up for the change, here are 4 topics…
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2023: the year of the narcissist
It seems that every few years, a personality trait, term, or mental health classification is thrown into the masses. In the 90’s, there was an increase in people being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. In the 2010s, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was trending, and recently, narcissism has taken the media by storm. Taylor Swift is singing about…
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Mindfulness: a primer
Mindfulness has turned into a household word, and is one of those things that you can’t really define until you’re experiencing it. For the sake of learning, let’s describe it. Mindfulness has been defined in many different ways. Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of mindfulness-based stress reduction, defines mindfulness as “awareness, cultivated by paying attention in…
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Is self-care a fad?
Controversial I know but hear me out. We’re all tired, and to some degree, burnt out from daily expectations. We have commitments to jobs, family, friends, and extra-curricular activities. Over the past 5-10 years there has been significant attention towards this concept of “self-care.” There are endless google results, trending hashtags, and tiktoks devoted to…