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We’ve all heard the saying that “laughter is the best medicine.” But how much truth is there to this idea? The good news is that preliminary research suggests that humor has a... Read More...
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Why are values important? Values give us direction and help us figure out what we want our lives to look like. They also give us motivation to go through (rather than avoid) difficult experiences,... Read More...
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Often times, when faced with the prospect of making positive changes in life it can be easy to say, “I don’t have the motivation.” Everyone knows that a lack of motivation can cause problems... Read More...
I first came across the acronym H.A.L.T. when I was working as a counselor in chemical dependency treatment centers twenty years ago. H.A.L.T. stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired. Each one of... Read More...
At some point or another we have all criticized our bodies. While it is difficult to experience inner pain or bear witness to the pain in the world, we have some control over our own bodies. It is... Read More...
This post provides a scientific overview of the the stress response and practical ways to lower it, synthesizing material from several experts in stress management and positive psychology.
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While many people enjoy “playing,” its’ true value may be underappreciated during these modern times, where busyness and productivity is espoused, albeit within a lifestyle of increasing... Read More...
Great video posted on Upworthy, entitled “Find Out What A Bunch Of Happy, Smiling, Fulfilled People Are Calling Their Best Free Therapy.” Video by: Ontario Arts Council.
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