“PTSD: It’s not the person refusing to let go of the past, but the past refusing to let go of the person.” — Unknown What is PTSD? PTSD is a mental health condition that develops in some people after they have experienced or witnessed a shocking, terrifying, or dangerous event. Most people who experience a traumatic event will have difficulty coping;…
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Empathy is the ability to feel the emotions of others. Empaths, according to Dr. Judith Orloff, are more than highly sensitive people. They inadvertently take on the energy of people around them. We now have some scientific evidence that empathy exists. Some studies have suggested that mirror neurons, a group of cells in our brain that mimic the expression of others are…
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Give yourself the gift of self protection and self care this holiday season.
“David was always there in the marble. I just took away everything that was not David.” -Michelangelo You are not broken and in need of fixing, but wounded and in need of healing. Underneath the anxiety, depression, trauma, and pain, there is a whole, healthy being. Unfortunately, when we go through negative experiences, our minds can become…
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“A hundred years ago, people began practicing personal hygiene, and life expectancy rates rose by over 50 percent in just a matter of decades. I believe our quality of life could rise just as dramatically if we all began practicing emotional hygiene.” Guy Winch Just like brushing our teeth prevents cavities, we can counteract mental illness by practicing emotional hygiene….
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