While teenagers do need privacy, being cooped up and plugged in most of the time they are home is not good for their physical or mental health. The continuing lack of in-person interaction for teens has a particularly negative impact for boys, because they tend to bond through activities rather than conversation, but girls are impacted too. Suicide is all too frequent in this environment.
SHAME & ITS ANTIDOTE
Shame, whether based on one's perceived faults and inabilities, or Trauma Induced Shame is debilitating. It has the lowest emotional frequency of all emotions and therefore puts one on a frequency with other low-frequency people and events. Here Dr. Christopher Germer explains Self-Compassion can help you handle, diminish, and ultimately overcome shame. Includes a wonderful … Continue reading SHAME & ITS ANTIDOTE
The Connection Between Trauma & Addiction
http://www.thefreedomcenter.com/the-connection-between-trauma-addiction/ Trauma can come from a single event or ongoing issues, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or neglect. Trauma experienced in childhood can have lifelong effects on your health and mental well-being. While the impact of trauma might not seem related to addiction at first glance, the two are closely connected. People with addictions … Continue reading The Connection Between Trauma & Addiction
YOUR THOUGHTS & WORDS HAVE POWER
Nicola Tesla said that everything was frequency/vibration and energy. In this TEDX Talk, Joanna McEwan tells us more about this phenomenon. Joanna is a qualified and experienced sound therapist and holds an MA in Applied Anthropology, Youth and Community. She has supported children, young people and families for over 15 years within mainstream, special needs … Continue reading YOUR THOUGHTS & WORDS HAVE POWER
Good for Body and Mind
Yoga is an ancient art and it has survived because of its great benefits to man. Many people are intimidated by yoga either because they are not limber enough, cannot keep their balance or cannot twist themselves into a pretzel. However, yoga is very accommodating and can be practiced on a variety of levels, starting … Continue reading Good for Body and Mind
TIPS FOR STAYING MENTALLY HEALTHY DURING THE COVID RESTRICTIONS
We are social animals, so the stress, anxiety, and isolation that accompanies this COVID new normal are trying for us all, especially during the holidays, and especially if working from home. Here are a few tips to stay mentally healthy whether you are working at home, spending more time than you would prefer at home; … Continue reading TIPS FOR STAYING MENTALLY HEALTHY DURING THE COVID RESTRICTIONS
Why You Can’t FIND LOVE (Reprogram Your Mind For Love Today!)| Dr. Joe Dispenza & Lewis Howes
Your state of mind and your thoughts affect much more than you think. Here Dr. Dispenza teaches how to train your mind to attract what you want rather than what you don't want. This is deep folks, and it is lifechanging! If this is new to you, perhaps go over this several times. You cannot help but grow from it!
Starting off the NEW YEAR the Right Way!
New Years come and go, but if we do this, we will end the year better than we started it.
Stephen Wiltshire: Can Being Born On The Autism Spectrum Give You An Unfair Advantage In Life?
Can being born on the autism spectrum really give you an unfair advantage in life? This question is a tad trite for despite the initial handicaps of the condition, for about one hundred people worldwide, this seems to be the case, at least in some aspects. Autism seem to enable some people with it to … Continue reading Stephen Wiltshire: Can Being Born On The Autism Spectrum Give You An Unfair Advantage In Life?
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