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Expressive Arts Therapy Is a Culturally Relevant Practice Humans have recognized these forms of trauma reparation for millennia : By Cathy Malchiodi

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/arts-and-health/201909/expressive-arts-therapy-is-culturally-relevant-practice

How Movement Therapy Can Heal Traumatic Stress : By Maggie Fazeli Fard

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https://experiencelife-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/experiencelife.com/article/how-movement-therapy-can-heal-traumatic-stress/amp/?fbclid=IwAR3zRWrFWz7uzAbobiZjBtLiTK5S2G8WTdq4MuQ4rlWY9oQs9DzNE46tHPk I recently spent One month experiencing in-patient pain management, dealing with the affects of Fibromyalgia and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder . Much of the work involved Trigger Point Therapy and movement therapies such as Feldenkrais Method , Tai Chi  and Hydrotherapy or Aqua Therapy . These gentle exercises are performed using mindfulness techniques, safe self soothing and self regulation education and boundary work. The combination resulted in me being the master of my own healing, giving me the ability to be my own movement therapist at home while only requiring intermittent out-patient support to keep me on track.

6 Breathing Techniques That Calm Your Brain and Body Instantly : By Debbie Hampton

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https://thebestbrainpossible.com/breathing-stress-brain-calm/?fbclid=IwAR29RcCYTA4dBWl7v8jMqyb-rXjNTLQZhIn52aE8uVVZo5usChFue__iwvw

What is the Change Triangle? By Hilary Jacobs Hendel

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https://www.hilaryjacobshendel.com/what-is-the-change-triangle-c18dd

100 Art Therapy Exercises - The 2019 Updated List, Expressive Art Inspirations, Creative Reflections : By Shelley Klammer

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https://intuitivecreativity.typepad.com/expressiveartinspirations/100-art-therapy-exercises.html

Art therapy is finally being taken seriously as a tool for boosting health - A new World Health Organization report lends "heft and credibility" but it's only scratching the surface.

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Mindfulness may seem like a luxury work perk, but in reality taking time to pause can make or break your work day : By Jeremy Hunter

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https://www.mindful.org/five-common-work-challenges-mindfulness-can-improve/?mc_cid=405a431f49&mc_eid=66010031ce

Sound Therapy and the Vagus Nerve : By Simone Vitale

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https://thesoundhealer.org/sound-therapy-and-the-vagus-nerve/?fbclid=IwAR0518ZWohxvdlFYvFaeW5bGaMHE_kGs-y_e1JPbRzAFK1dt0yK-BmLjzv4

The Deep Meaning Of Yin & Yang

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A wonderful explanation. Unfortunately, it seems to becomes a little off course at the end. Is it healthy to gage your worth as a person by judging others? How are we to know another's trial and triumphs at a glance? 

Nostalgic Classical Music | Beautiful, Emotional Pieces of Classical Music

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The Capacity to Give up on People - School of Life

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What’s the Difference Between Anxiety and Worry? By Debbie Hampton

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https://thebestbrainpossible.com/whats-the-difference-between-anxiety-and-worry/?fbclid=IwAR2Ockkg8Vx5PPt-RmFl1e7or6ZZ89tJM-eriabTmgvO0-PeuBy-EAkhvwE

9 Ways Of Dealing With Betrayal And Releasing Its Emotional Burden - By A Consciouse Re-Think

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https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/7338/dealing-with-betrayal/ Betrayal can come in many forms, ranging from a minor slip of the tongue that might be easily brushed away, to major Betrayal Trauma that may take months or even years from which to recover, even with counselling and support. It is intensely important to not betray yourself during recovery from the pain, confusion and despair that may be felt. Treat yourself with the kindness that you deserve. Give yourself the respect that is due to you. Honour the truth of your feelings and allow them to be processed in your own time with the help of a trusted support person who can allow you to be with your pain and processing in a safe way. Serious betrayal within an important personal relationship can be devastating and recovery may be challenging. As this article states, the intensity of our painful experiences will subside over time, allowing us to manage our anguish in more regulated manner. Live your Bliss Mairead...

Neuroplasticity: Can You Think Yourself Into a Different Person? By Debbie Hampton

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https://thebestbrainpossible.com/neuroplasticity-brain-injury-mind/?fbclid=IwAR37TA4hbFM2EamJ0eeHOJIrQwRgWR7OIuWO3c6nKqvwgQa7WZRFmLU24w4

How to Build Good Habits - The quality of your habits determines the quality of your life. Here's your step-by-step guide : By Stulberg Brad Stulberg

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https://www.outsideonline.com/2401883/how-to-build-good-habits?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Self-Compassion+by+Kristin+Neff%2C+Ph.D.&fbclid=IwAR1MzjESBZvL-xCSYmI9HZhOtdovLbX5gNOyzkA8uZBwosjkgO07Vxu2-N0

Your Brain’s 3 Emotion Regulation Systems : By Mindfulness & Clinical Psychology Solutions

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https://mi-psych.com.au/your-brains-3-emotion-regulation-systems/?fbclid=IwAR1or-5aZIQQ7Ig3N9UGeo8K7Om5HoicjTzf1BzG47guRtkVbFoTOopPpVs

How Does Your “Attachment Style” Impact Your Adult Relationships? By Laura K. Chang, Ph.D.

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https://www.mindfulnessmuse.com/individual-differences/how-does-your-attachment-style-impact-your-adult-relationships

24 Things All Therapists Learn That Everyone Should Actually Know : By Lauren Schumacker

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https://www.romper.com/p/24-things-all-therapists-learn-that-everyone-should-actually-know-9942850

The Vagus Nerve in Trauma Recovery : By Dr. Arielle Schwartz

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https://drarielleschwartz.com/the-vagus-nerve-in-trauma-recovery-dr-arielle-schwartz/?fbclid=IwAR1sSobQmmhzNxM3dikJXzrYOSF4Sro3e0Icc75Flosu8imYxuM1LfGiJLY#.XZuiXG5uJPa

Craft as Therapy : By Clare @ Folksy

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https://blog.folksy.com/2019/09/18/craft-as-therapy?fbclid=IwAR2Ea7tWeNdNPmrN0zIDEACpiIm9TinfaZnaXKZYF06JBh52GWt20GxNCEM

Bone, not adrenaline, drives fight or flight response : Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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https://m.phys.org/news/2019-09-bone-adrenaline-flight-response.html?fbclid=IwAR1ofGu8w8k0wWJsZqAwQgFBf3GLmiqiAwF0zfnGdxJ3qe9d-aeImak0Trk

For kids who face trauma, good neighbors or teachers can save their longterm health : By Ara Jane Aubrey

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https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-09-kids-trauma-good-neighbors-teachers.html?sfns=mo&fbclid=IwAR0DtXbBfWYydJuQ9fMPtg7djcAGZTrggOZMskqz31xpdq76oS6gYB8ADT8

You can’t think your way out of PTSD. Try calming your limbic system instead: By Debbie Hampton

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https://thebestbrainpossible.com/ptsd-limbic-system-trauma-brain/?fbclid=IwAR3MegRNHOOV2ScAUuOmLIRp4jLvnruLw7mXGHtayMbIcgSi0qi42xCDZ_s

Reframing “Suicide is 100% Preventable” : By Becky

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http://www.oursideofsuicide.com/2019/09/08/reframing-suicide-is-100-preventable/?fbclid=IwAR0mdsVUySi2p8sNcqagptJCOyBfmGmaBTsribBDs3auFeGXR6eoN0VeK3Y

Why scientists say experiencing awe can help you live your best life : By Sarah DiGiulio

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https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/why-scientists-say-experiencing-awe-can-help-you-live-your-ncna961826?fbclid=IwAR3uX7-p1-aXnJPx11P9Y8bz4YF94DiDlPx94x59smSfajIUdQtUs6DJkH8 A girl lies in hammock as she looks at the milky way during the peak of Perseid meteor shower in Kozjak, Macedonia, on Aug. 13, 2018. Ognen Teofilovski / Reuters file

10 Quick Science-Based Fixes to Reduce Your Stress When You Feel In Over Your Head : By Bev Alldridge

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https://www.lessstressmorecalm.com/10-quick-science-based-fixes-to-reduce-your-stress-when-you-feel-in-over-your-head/?fbclid=IwAR3Z6Ou3kwnxgoukI5LPIjFPX6KxwhkxjYjOkzv2s2QwjT4OIP_LqXaX0G0

Busting five myths regarding eating disorders and mental illness : By Catriona Bastian

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https://www.sane.org/information-stories/the-sane-blog/mythbusters/busting-five-myths-regarding-eating-disorders-and-mental-illness?fbclid=IwAR2mbq1FcjBG8q9ds9o_0T3-IYgypqLraVuNf38GfDQS6OtwhqBXvJZy0Ng

6 Basic Principles of Neuroplasticity : By Debbie Hampton

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https://www.thebestbrainpossible.com/6-basic-principles-of-neuroplasticity/

Introduction to Trauma and the Brain 1-2-3 : By Odelya Gertel Kraybill

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https://www.eti.training/post/introduction-to-trauma-and-the-brain-1-2-3?fbclid=IwAR2D_x9n4PFxKE404nQn2p6eJlOAn77bkBXfqeaA4XuLGKzOk3twNKmwvCI

Epigenetics and Child Development: How Children’s Experiences Affect Their Genes : By Centre on the Developing Child - Harvard University

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https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/what-is-epigenetics-and-how-does-it-relate-to-child-development/?fbclid=IwAR10Y5a_DYfpsdFrqFJkHXn7_w1CbE7P1AVzZ7ZOhyXv7rVnC4ssoR7_KTc

How to Teach Young Kids About Consent Teaching a kid about consent has nothing to do with teaching them about sex. It’s about respecting boundaries : By Patrick A. Coleman

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https://www.fatherly.com/parenting/teach-young-kids-consent-respect-sex/?fbclid=IwAR0o9kmQO1gddgy690stz8cUGkR3E_JlQJuqV95R_yMesY6kqp8iZYxWlss

Share to Pinterest Share to Twitter Share to Email Share to LinkedIn How Movement Therapy Can Heal Traumatic Stress: By Maggie Fazeli Fard

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How To Recover From Growing Up With A Narcissistic Parent : By Annie Wright

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https://anniewrightpsychotherapy.com/how-to-recover-from-growing-up-with-a-narcissistic-parent/

Five things people get wrong about bipolar disorder : By Jeremy Little SANE Australia

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https://www.sane.org/information-stories/the-sane-blog/mental-illness/five-things-people-get-wrong-about-bipolar-disorder?fbclid=IwAR1I_QMmruYakCb0TL5xAwmgpHmALdgX4iVWfEJSCY6VD_4L8iSLxXD4NlA

Music : 2 Hours Relaxing Celtic Music: Flute Music, Fantasy Music, Beautiful Music, Relaxing Music

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How Microexpressions Can Make Moods Contagious : By Liana Simstrom

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/07/21/743408637/how-microexpressions-can-make-moods-contagious?utm_source=facebook_Aug5.19&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=community%2Fsales&utm_content=emotional_contagion&utm_term=facial_expressions&fbclid=IwAR3Bu6gAD8yQVztEFldMXVkqkForfN6PihORAAF7ZGJKUd7rq60UBYwZ0eA

Brain scans reveal why it is so difficult to recover from OCD – and hint at ways forward : By Annemieke Apergis-Schoute

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https://theconversation.com/brain-scans-reveal-why-it-is-so-difficult-to-recover-from-ocd-and-hint-at-ways-forward-74092?fbclid=IwAR3NuADfH8eQ7T3LsVuWPhnpUlKUNC_ssUWOYReW_JaIG7V4diZ5wfGREL8 Ventromedial prefrontal cortex: signals safety.   Brain_human_sagittal_section.svg: Patrick J. Lynch, medical illustrator , CC BY-SA

Things People Don't Realize You're Doing Because You Had an Emotionally Abusive Mother : By Juliette Virzi •

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https://themighty.com/2018/01/growing-up-narcissistic-emotionally-abusive-mother/?utm_source=pin_board_emotional_abuse_recovery&utm_medium=pinterest&utm_campaign=pin_emotional_abuse_recovery_2019week33

Animal Assisted Therapy : Chris Elkins, MA

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https://www.drugrehab.com/treatment/types-of-therapy/animal-assisted/ Moon Shadow watching the sunset

Preventing Compassion Fatigue When Caring For Your Partner Taking time for yourself is not a luxury –– it's a necessity : By Liz Campese

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https://thriveglobal.com/stories/signs-compassion-fatigue-how-can-avoid/?utm_campaign=Sprout&utm_content=1564772471&utm_medium=Thrive&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR17WnQgE0rpOp7FeTD2sJDVoGANul2NWjbOH8G00o36aXWcpViUeghUnKA

The Symptoms of The High-Functioning Alcoholic : By Tim Powers

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https://sobernation.com/the-symptoms-of-the-high-functioning-alcoholic/?fbclid=IwAR0vZSfSNGDjMzInBMvV5262BM5N18-vGckDctq2GXnm92EeDR5oxOC_aDQ

Three Emerging Insights About Happiness - New research adds depth and complexity to our understanding of the major keys to living a happy and flourishing life : By Kira M. Newman

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https://www.mindful.org/three-emerging-insights-about-happiness/?mc_cid=50d7ccacfa&mc_eid=66010031ce

What if we believed that shame is actually the compass? By Gretchen Schmelzer

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gretchenschmelzer.com/blog-1/2015/6/1/what-if-we-remembered-that-shame-is-actually-the-compass?fbclid=IwAR1RJm6LEiDuusNB2Kqd4YHATlmiXUtw0D-NGIDQTDgHHnfEG5oNo5dxTp0

Early Childhood Mental Health : By Center on the Developing Child - Harvard University

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https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/deep-dives/mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR3dMTU5WgLgN15ZTOG4iLtnWha54HKBfJIgBgdw5hFA0d-8iNZvMsS4Hcc

Complex PTSD and Dissociative Symptoms | Dr. Arielle Schwartz : Posted by Arielle Schwartz

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Why stress and anxiety aren’t always bad : Research By Lisa Damour / Article Neuroscience News

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https://neurosciencenews.com/stress-anxiety-good-14688/?fbclid=IwAR1F49Sj1djVPcC9uz8YUNsGWIfo0ARtcr-1q3IuYuldIOECYNOlmzoJsms

The Incredible Link Between Nature and Your Emotions : By Aaron Reuben

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https://www.outsideonline.com/2397694/nature-mental-health?fbclid=IwAR0Ne-88xNFleoPLcHYTfGS2wXg7poJZtzBRW0zveo5hISINbOQVr7f26FA

Bolivia’s Powerful Cholitas Luchadora Wrestlers Photographed by Todd Antony : By Laura Staugaitis

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https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2019/08/wrestlers-todd-antony/?fbclid=IwAR2nqvkGxn9-u0i7ooFwN1GPkDgHduYSYtOK8y0JkbAhFyZu3ktcHKlAxU8

8 Things I Learned About Trauma After Being Diagnosed With a Chronic Illness : By Veronique Mead

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https://themighty.com/2019/08/lessons-chronic-illness-trauma/?fbclid=IwAR0FmWh88d61zh1aZYH4jTMHbSc-aLR4Uu2gSSvKLgf3MA_cB8XS_OgwwpU

Tips for decluttering your mind & boosting your creative genius Consumption is blocking your creativity — give your brain a break : By Aytekin Tank

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https://medium.com/swlh/tips-for-decluttering-your-mind-boosting-your-creative-genius-841d3300eefe

Music : MÚSICA CELTA Piano Flauta Inspirar Estudar Focar Tranquilizar Relaxar

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Is someone you know unwell? Regular behaviour vs concerning behaviour : By SANE.org

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https://www.sane.org/information-stories/facts-and-guides/is-someone-you-know-unwell?fbclid=IwAR0fFloVHkV5E3S77umquosHijaZ_XwnjBnHHJbMYSPsfi0W9kGAosLImQw

Has Mindfulness Become Too Self-Involved? Mindfulness isn’t all about self-improvement—It’s about remembering we’re all connected. Here are 10 ways to put compassion in action in your community : By Patricia Rockman and Evan Collins

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https://www.mindful.org/has-mindfulness-become-too-self-involved/?mc_cid=2a93d4d2eb&mc_eid=66010031ce

Timing of Early-Life Stress and the Development of Brain-Related Capacities : By Erin P. Hambrick, Thomas W. Brawner and Bruce D. Perry

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2019.00183/full?fbclid=IwAR11Qu6auzawOEVnE1f7l0i4fucevFOoZ8E1E3TSZfY4U8nmvf_h9cu-OEw

7 Tips to Balance Your Work & Life with Mindfulness :By Dorsey Standish

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https://www.mindfulleader.org/blog/27650-7-tips-to-balance-your-work-life-with