NASA has released thousands of images of Mars from their recent missions. Some are augmented in simple yet dynamic ways to show certain aspects of the geography. It would be lovely to see a show of these printed on large canvases. NASA Mars Exploration Image Gallery
In life, as in everything, there are going to be moments we aren't prepared for. Live long enough and you'll likely encounter a moment when you need to intervene with a friend or stranger who is rapidly losing control of their mental and emotional center. Picture it: You're leaving a party with a group of … Continue reading De-escalation: How to talk someone down
I'm back in my hometown (Dallas FortWorth) this week to attend a training seminar on EFT, or Emotion Focused Therapy. With a growing base of research and population of practitioners all over the world, EFT is fast becoming a preferred methodology for working with relationships. EFT functions on the premise that human emotions are connected … Continue reading Emotion Focused Therapy
Straightforward, well researched, and comes with practical interventions a person can begin using right away to help themselves grow in their awareness of the self esteem. Nathaniel Brandon does an excellent job of discussing not just Self Esteem, but its associated components, such as Self Efficacy and Assertiveness. In this text he unpacks these different … Continue reading Book Corner: The Six Pillars of Self Esteem
I created an instagram for my cat some time ago. Sure, yes, get it out of your system. I understand. I'll wait. Okay, so now that you're done laughing at me, did you know that a study of 7000 participants revealed that looking at cats online has been correlated with increased ability to regulate emotions, … Continue reading Caturday
Mindfulness in the news. From the Washington Post: Mindfulness for decreasing drinking Something anyone who's been to therapy for substance use issues knows, is that if you're going to quit something, it helps to also have something to replace it with. Removing whatever unhealthy coping substance a person uses from their life without pulling a … Continue reading Midweek Mindfulness
I created this playlist for my mom one year ago to celebrate her birthday, and decided to share it here so everyone can enjoy the good feels and also to celebrate my mom again :) The songs are laid out in an order, so be sure to turn the track shuffle off. Happy birthday mom … Continue reading Monday Music Mood
"Focusing on nothing makes me think about everything" "My mind is literally racing" "I feel like I have to move" So, I decided to seek out new ways they can approach mindful thinking. Check out the link below, listing 22 Mindfulness Exercises, Techniques & Activities For Adults
Fair is fair, teen fam. Looking at screens for moderate amounts of time does not seem to strongly impact wellness. You can still totally mess up your head using apps on phones to communicate with friends, though. If you notice that you seem to struggle a lot with "toxic" relationships, or maybe have codependent tendencies, then you … Continue reading Study Aims for Sweet Spot of Teens’ Screen Time — via Psych Central News —
Evidence implication: A few episodes of binge drinking to a state of drunkenness, or non-dependent recreational drinking, during teenage years permanently alters cognitive functioning and emotional regulation. If you know a teen, share this information with them. You remember what it was like to be a teenager (if you aren't currently one now) - there's … Continue reading Heavy alcohol use in adolescence alters brain electrical activity — via ScienceDaily ::
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