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100 things to do while stuck inside due to a pandemic
As concerts are postponed, sporting events are canceled, schools are closed and tourist hot spots are shut down, experts recommend that...
Linda Valera
Apr 30, 20201 min read
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Apr 16, 20200 min read
lasting outcomes..
self-empowerment through an exploration of courage, self-awareness, and love
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Apr 16, 20201 min read
Understanding PTSD
"Controversies in the evolving diagnosis of PTSD" "Controversies in the evolving diagnosis of PTSD" By Lennis G. Echterling, Thomas A....
Linda Valera
Apr 15, 202010 min read
Why it’s okay to argue..as long as its fair
Fair Fighting Rules When working with a couple (or family, or individual) who has toxic arguments, it can be helpful to teach them about...
Linda Valera
Apr 15, 20201 min read
ways to de-stress
Mindfulness Meditation Mindfulness Meditation The goal of mindfulness meditation is simple: to pay attention to the present moment,...
Linda Valera
Apr 15, 20202 min read
thoughtfulness
The Benefits of Mindfulness Mindfulness has been defined as "a moment-to-moment awareness of one's experience without judgment" (1). This...
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Apr 15, 20201 min read
Looking beyond the everyday
Goal Exploration Goal Exploration Strong goals give a sense of purpose and inform a person's decisions about everything they do. Learning...
Linda Valera
Apr 15, 20201 min read
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