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The Benefits of Self Compassion

Anxiety

Benefits of Self Compassion

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This video explains how awareness of your thoughts and feelings can help you be kinder toward yourself — and why this “self-compassion” brings many physical and mental health benefits.

We hope you find this video helpful.

The Beauty of Kindness and Compassion

Grief, Relationships

Kindness & Compassion

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The Beauty of Kindness and Compassion

Do you know what it’s like to show kindness and compassion? Here is what kind and compassionate gestures looks like. It is beautiful to give and receive.

Dan Siegel emphasizes compassion as a key component of a healthy mind.

The founding director of the Greater Good Science Center explains how humans are wired for compassion.

Can’t Get Therapy? Try Gratitude and Kindness – learn more

Why Your Happiness Matters

Anxiety, Depression

Your Happiness Matters

Attitude is Everything
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As a parent, it’s hard to keep up managing the needs and activities of your children, managing a household, working in or out of the home and finding any time for yourself.

Many parents feel guilty if they don’t sacrifice their needs and spend more time with their kids. This  video explains why it’s not always best to choose spending more time with your kids.

Coping Skills

Anxiety, Depression

Develop Coping Skills

Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Grief
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Coping Skills

Coping skills can help us all at certain times in our lives.  Whether you’re dealing with depression, stress or anxiety, these skills can help you in develop helpful ways of coping with day to day challenges.

Improve Your Coping Skills

Helpful Coping Skills

  • Take care of yourself. Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and get plenty of sleep.
  • Learn ways to relax and manage your stress. Activities such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, listening to music and meditation to name a few.
  • Time to Yourself: It is important to set aside time everyday to allow yourself to relax and escape the stress of life.
  • Simplify your life. Make sure your expectations are realistic and avoid too many commitments when you are feeling depressed.
  • Stay Connected. Don’t Isolate. Make sure you stay connected socially and with family and friends.
  • Join a support group. Talking to people going through similar experiences can be helpful.  You can find local  and online support groups for depression.
  • Writing/journaling. Journaling can be very helpful – it allows you can express a wide range of  thoughts and emotions.
  • Plan your day. You may find it helpful to organize and plan out your day.

 

We hope you find this information helpful.