Pushing Back Against Unhelpful Thoughts
Summary
Lisseth Rojas-Flores and DACA recipient, Norma Ramirez lead the first DACA Thriving Tuesdays webinar, introducing our self-care guide for undocumented individuals with and without DACA and sharing tips on how push back against unhelpful thoughts.
Additional Resources
- Grief and Mindfulness: The Importance of Checking-In with Your Body by Joey Fung
- Grief and Mindfulness: How to Manage Your Emotions by Joey Fung
- 7 Qualities of Mindfulness Trained in the Body Scan by Mindful.org
- How to Do Progressive Muscle Relaxation by Therapist Aid
- 5 Steps to Raise Your Emotional Awareness and Gain Control by Psychology Compass
Author’s Note
This presentation is part of our five-week webinar series, DACA Thriving Tuesdays in collaboration with Fuller Theological Seminary. See the full series here.
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