This year has been the most eventful year in many people’s lives. We are almost through with the year, and it has been a rollercoaster of emotions, stress, hope, losses,…
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My colleagues have already mentioned various aspects of self-harm, but self-harm can also be more generalized. Activities or thoughts that do not allow us to engage in self-care could be…
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As parents, some of the most precious moments are those when there’s peace and quiet. Although we treasure all of the fun-filled times with our children, after a weekend of…
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With the New Year, many of us engage in self-reflection of the past year, and contemplate our achievements, things to be grateful for, as well as areas in our life…
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Holidays are advertised to be joyous events filled with love, family, and tradition. However, a lot of times, that also means experiencing stress, anxiety, changes in routine, and more. When…
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Students may experience extreme pressure and stress due to the desire to perform well in school and/or with their extracurricular activities. Having high expectations for themselves can be advantageous as…
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The funny thing about stress is that everyone experiences it, but few know how to cope with it in a healthy way. Stress can be expected from certain events, even…
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As a parent, caregiver, teacher, coach, or other adult influence in a child’s life, one of the primary lessons that are modeled everyday is how to deal with stress and…
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There are many things that can affect our ability to get good quality sleep such as stress, caffeine, light, noise or our own biological makeup. For some people, thoughts or…
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If adolescence is typically a time of storm and stress, imagine the intensified nature of this storm for an acculturating minority teen and his/her family. As it is, adolescence is…
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