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Emotions

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How to Down-regulate in Times of Emotional Distress

Honing our emotional regulation abilities during good times can help us learn how to return to our baseline more quickly when we are faced with life's struggles.

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A Practice: Using the 4 S’s to Reflect on our Childhood

The "north star" of parenting is to help our children feel safe, seen, soothed and secure. Learn more about this approach developed by Drs. Tina Bryson and Dan Siegel.

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Breathing Practices to Calm your Nervous System

Focusing on and regulating the pattern of our breath can help calm us during emotional storms and connect us more deeply with ourselves.

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Can We Become Happier?

There are scientifically-supported practices that help us get happier, so learn more about what to do and what not to do.

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The Secret Power of Rumination

You Didn’t Know You Were a Genius! Humans are brilliant at story-telling, but sometimes we tell ourselves stories on repeat. Here's what helps.

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Creating a Joy Habit with the 5 As of Agility

Joy is something you can habituate through practice. Pay attention to joy in your body and emotions, then activate into your purposes.

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Play is not a privilege, it’s a primal need

Americans spend a big part of their free time watching TV. You might need a different kind of play for wellbeing and spiritual health.

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Discovering Joy

This post is based upon an interview between Psychology Today and Dr. Pam King

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Why You Need to Make Time for Play

You might be surprised about the benefits of play for your wellbeing and your spiritual health. Here's how to get more in your life.

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A Practice: Small Acts of Love—An invitation to create and explore

Is it possible to create a more loving world? Practices that link us to our senses support our ability to love.

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Why Can’t I Change? How Flexibility Might Be the Key to Getting Unstuck (Part 2)

We can thrive by flexibly facing change, rather than avoiding it. This post is Part 2 of a two-part series.

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Why Can’t I Change? How Flexibility Might Be the Key to Getting Unstuck (Part 1)

We can thrive by flexibly facing change, rather than avoiding it. This post is Part 1 of a two-part series.