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Mental Health First-Aid Kit: Curate Your Social Media
Social media and the online experience can be great for connecting, educating, and entertainment but social media isn’t all good. There are plenty of ways our social feeds fuel poor mental health. The eye patch protects our eyes from further injury by keeping out debris and helping us not rub the wound. Similarly, curating our social feed can protect our mental health. Be intentional about who you follow and remember that you can always silence, block, report, unfollow people and companies that wear you down.
Mental Health First-Aid: Recognize Overstimulation
Overstimulation can happen when too many pressures and demands begin to feel overwhelming. Everyone experiences overstimulation differently and as part of the Mental Health First-Aid Kit, it’s important to know what your triggers are and what overstimulation looks like for you. When you start seeing signs of overstimulation, take it as a reminder to add more coping mechanisms, practice mindfulness, or take a step away so that you can reground and feel more at ease.
Mental Health First-Aid Kit: Communication
For the first item in our Mental Health First-Aid Kit, we recommend focusing and practicing on your communication skills. Avoid the Four Horsemen of criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling and instead, foster constructive concerns, empathy, understanding, and an open dialogue. With examples of each of these and other communication skills to explore, check out this post.
Building Your Mental Health First-Aid Kit
What would you put in your Mental Health First-Aid Kit? We all know that first-aid kits are helpful when there is a physical emergency but what about for our mental health? Are there “items” we could get ready for when our mental health is being tested? We have put together a list of tips and best practices to make sure that you’re ready when theres an emotional setback or crisis.
The Steps on How to Grieve
Grieving is a process that takes time and can be difficult to navigate. It's essential to allow yourself to feel your emotions, talk to someone you trust, take care of yourself, and find a way to honor the person or thing you've lost. Seek professional help if needed, and remember that it's okay to move on. Compartmentalizing your grief can also be helpful to move on and not let it derail your entire day. Keep in mind that everyone grieves differently and that there is no right or wrong way to grieve.
Compromise: A Gift for Your Relationship
Learning to compromise is essential for building and maintaining a healthy relationship. By identifying common goals, focusing on finding a mutually beneficial solution, and understanding each other's core needs, conflicts can be resolved respectfully and effectively.
Gift Guide for New Moms: Ways to Support Mental Health and Well-Being
Show support to new moms with gifts that promote their mental well-being and self-care. From comfortable robes to guided meditation apps, check out these gift ideas to help new moms navigate the challenges of motherhood during the fourth trimester with ease and joy.
Attention Restoration Theory: Understanding the Relationship between Nature and Mental Health
Attention restoration theory is a concept that suggests that spending time in nature can help us restore our mental resources and improve our well-being. The theory is based on the idea that our brains have two types of attention: voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary attention is what we use when we focus on a task that requires concentration, while involuntary attention is what we use when we react to stimuli in our environment.
According to attention restoration theory, spending time in nature allows our involuntary attention to rest, which in turn helps to restore our voluntary attention. This restoration effect can lead to increased productivity, creativity, and attention capacity.
In this blog post, we will explore the concept of attention restoration theory in more detail, including how it works, the benefits of spending time in nature, and how we can use this theory to improve our mental health. Whether you're a nature lover or someone who's simply interested in exploring new ways to boost your well-being, this post is for you. So let's dive in and learn more about attention restoration theory!
Understanding the Window of Tolerance: A Guide to Trauma Processing
The Window of Tolerance (WOT) refers to the range of emotions and physiological states in which we are able to effectively process and integrate traumatic experiences. Integrating traumatic experiences refers to processing and making sense of traumatic events that have happened in a person's life. This can be done through therapy, where a trained therapist can help an individual process their trauma by using techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Lifespan Integration (LI), or somatic experiencing.
Green Therapy: How Caring for Plants Can Improve Your Mental Health
Looking for an enjoyable and natural way to boost your mood and improve your mental health? Caring for plants can be a surprisingly effective method! Not only do plants add a touch of natural beauty to your living space, but studies have shown that spending time around plants can have a positive impact on mood and overall well-being. This article explores the mental health benefits of plant care, including how it can be a natural stress-reliever, promote mindfulness, provide a sense of accomplishment, and allow you to learn and adapt. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a beginner looking to try something new, this article will show you how caring for plants can help improve your mental health and add a little natural beauty to your life.
What is Gottman Theory?
Gottman Therapy is a research-based approach to relationship counseling that aims to help couples improve their relationships and resolve conflicts. It emphasizes identifying negative patterns of behavior, such as the "Four Horsemen," and developing positive communication and problem-solving skills. By creating emotionally safe spaces and building trust, couples can deepen their connection and build a more secure and loving bond.
Bedtime Snacks: A Guide to Healthy and Sleep-Friendly Options
Unsure if eating right before bed is a good idea? Going to sleep with a full stomach may seem like a bad idea but snacking before bed might actually help you get better rest. What snacks are best before bed if you want still want to get good sleep? These snacks are best for adults and children and won't cost you a wink of shut-eye.
Achieving Inner Harmony: The Importance of Attunement in Lifespan Integration
What do you know about Lifespan Integration? If you have a general idea of what this new therapy is all about, you may be wondering about some of its principles. Attunement is an important part of Lifespan Integration and necessary in achieving inner harmony.
