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Breaking Open: The Joys and Laments of Vaccinated Living
As our country slowly begins to re-open, Pamela King calls us to re-orient our lives towards what matters most and brings us joy.
Youth
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Sense of Purpose and Thriving: A College Student’s Perspective
A college student reflects on the importance of finding a sense of purpose as the key to thriving in college.
Youth
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Empowering Youth to Thrive With, Through, and By Faith
Dr. Meredith Hope discusses the role of religion in youth thriving and ways caring adults can help enable spirituality in adolescence.
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Supporting Black Youth Towards Social Justice
Guest blogger, Dr. Nanyamka Redmond shares how caring adults can empower and encourage youth to be active agents of social justice.
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Being Part of the Village
Guest blogger, Dr. Anthony James reflects on his adolescence and the importance of community in helping youth thrive.
Practices
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A Practice: Love and Closeness and How They Fortify our Minds, Bodies, and Relationships
Love is necessary for wholeness. Read how you can get closer to those you care about.
Emotions
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A Practice: 4-Step Mindful Breathing Exercise
Practicing mindful breathing can help us pause, check in with our bodies, manage our emotions, and redirect our attention.
Practices
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Tips for Thriving Through Unpredictable Times
Move from surviving to thriving by using the six tips in this post. Explore the links for deeper understanding.
Emotions
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Coping with Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Process Heartache We Don’t Understand
How can we make sense of loss and heartache? Guest blogger, Dr. Stephanie Trudeau, discusses ambiguous loss, sharing three ways we can cope with it.
Joy
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Dad Jokes: Science Agrees we Need More Laughter
Research shows that humor can ease stress during hard times. Dr. Susan Mangan shares 3 evidence-based practices to help us get started.
Agility
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A Practice: The Five A’s of Agility
Part of our journey towards thriving involves agility. Pamela King explains how we can be agile through a 5-step process.
Emotions
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Resiliency Part 1: Bending not Breaking During Hard Times
Dr. Pam King shares 8 tips on how to simplify and thrive during challenging times.
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