Topic Archive
Practices
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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Kids and Anxious Minds (Part 2): Practices to Help Kids Cope During Times of Anxiety
Student researchers share 3 research-based techniques to increase relaxation, support positive behaviors, and create a structured routine for kids.
Emotions
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Kids and Anxious Minds (Part 1): How Parents Can Support Children Struggling with Anxiety
Student researchers recommend 3 evidence-based interventions that parents can use to help regulate kids' stress and emotions at home.
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It’s Okay to Let Your Child be Bored This Summer
Written during the Summer of 2020, this post maintains wisdom for parents about the importance of unstructured time and play.
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The Real Reason Your Teen is Impatient (and How You Can Help)
Leanne Bishara shares 4 research-backed ways parents and teens can face difficulties with patience.
Emotions
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Grief and Mindfulness: How to Manage Your Emotions
Dr. Joey Fung discusses the myths of grief, offering 3 ways mindfulness can help us manage our emotions during times of grief.
Emotions
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A Practice: Embracing Self-Compassion During Times of Grief
Guest blogger, Stephanie Trudeau talks collective loss and how we can approach our feelings with compassion and grace.
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Activities for Busting the Blues
Dr. Susan Mangan shares activities that help build resilience and beat the blues.
Emotions
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Practices to Boost Positive Emotions at Home
Dr. Susan Mangan provides 3 at-home exercises that can increase our positive emotions during times of difficulty.
Practices
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Changing Our Focus from Surviving to Thriving
Dr. Pamela King reflects on the importance of contemplative practices as the key to thriving during difficulty.
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Aspire to Inspire: Learning the Mamba Mentality for Every Day Greatness
Dr. Stephanie Trudeau breaks down the Mamba Mentality framework and offers tips for how to integrate it into our own lives.
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