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CALM THE NERVOUS SYSTEM: How to do so in 15 minutes or less

Joseph DeNicholas — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Most advice about calming down sounds familiar by now: breathe slowly, notice your body, think positive thoughts, take a walk. None of that is bad advice. But when people try to calm down, they often make one of three mistakes: Emotions are body-and-mind events, so calming down works best when we address both. That’s the approach we’ll take here, which protects us from mistakes one and two. Calming the body and mind aren’t enough. You must also notice the after-effect, […]

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ANGELS AS NAVIGATORS OF MEANING: A Jungian perspective on symbols and the Inner Guide

George Cassidy Payne — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Clinicians often encounter experiences in which meaning seems to exceed explanation. A client describes a coincidence that feels charged with significance. A dream appears to anticipate a waking situation. A decision is accompanied by a sense of guidance that is difficult to locate within deliberate thought. These moments don’t sit easily within strictly causal models of mind, yet they also don’t require metaphysical interpretation in order to matter clinically. They occupy an interpretive threshold where phenomenology and cultural symbol systems […]

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MENTAL HEALTH AND MINDFULNESS AT WORK: Building healthier, more resilient teams

Jenn Sims — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

In today’s fast-paced work environments, employees are being asked to do more than ever before. Tight deadlines, constant connectivity, changing expectations and increasing workloads can create significant pressure. While organizations often focus on productivity, performance and results, one critical factor underlies them all: mental health. A mentally healthy workplace isn’t simply one where employees avoid burnout. It’s an environment where individuals feel supported, valued, connected and equipped to manage the normal challenges that arise both inside and outside of work. […]

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT: How to control the flow of your energy—even as a sensitive person

Contributor — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

As a coach and a healer, I purposely create spaces where my clients can feel comfortable to be themselves: to let go of any anger, resentment, fear and energetic charge they feel. But as the creator of that container, I also know that I have to be vigilant and meticulous about managing energetic protection for myself. The same goes for you. If I’m not careful, I can take on other people’s energy and walk away feeling drained and overwhelmed. You […]

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MIND THE GAP: Mindfulness as the practice of living in one piece

Priti Saigal — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

We tend to think of mindfulness as something we do with our attention—noticing the breath, the body, the present moment. But there is another gap that mindfulness invites us to notice, and it’s one we usually overlook: the gap between what we think, what we say and what we do. Most of us live with some version of this gap open. We hold an opinion and voice a different one. We feel a clear inner “no” and offer a smiling […]

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RECLAIM YOUR TIME THROUGH PRESENCE: 5 research-backed ways to do so

Kristen Mosier — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Life isn’t waiting for us out there. It’s happening right here, right now. When the soundtrack of our minds is a running monologue of what’s happened, what’s next and what we’re worried about, it’s easy to lose sight of the present moment and become restless for something better or different. When we’re constantly looking ahead with longing or behind us with nostalgia, we miss out on the moment unfolding in front of us, but that doesn’t have to be the […]

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SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING: How teaching youth about emotional intelligence promotes happiness and success

Jenn Sims — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has become one of the most important topics of conversation in modern education—and for good reason. While academic achievement remains essential, schools are increasingly recognizing that students also need emotional awareness, resilience, empathy, communication skills and healthy coping strategies to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. SEL helps build these foundational life skills. At its core, SEL is the process of helping children and youth understand and manage emotions, develop positive relationships, make responsible […]

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RITUALS TO MARK LOSS AND DEATH: Create your own in 3 stages

Contributor — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

With all beings throughout timeI will honour loss and griefBy giving myself to the momentMaking a ceremony of this passage Recent studies have provided proof of what humans have always known, that rituals, simple or complex, are extremely useful in processing grief. This chapter offers guidance for creating your own rituals to mark loss and death. Throughout history, humans have metabolized loss through the enactment of ritual and ceremony. The internal process of coping with major life changes has always […]

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10 YEARS AT THE FINISH LINE: But this time, I showed up differently

Feon Chau — Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

My husband had just finished his first full Ironman-distance race since we had children. He came eighth overall and first in his age group. But when he reached the finish line, the feeling that swept over me wasn’t really about where he finished. It was about the 10 years that had brought us back to this distance, and everything that had to happen to make that moment—including my place in it—possible. A race is never just one day. It begins […]

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND CHILDREN: Why it’s important inside and outside of school

Jenn Sims — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Positive psychology helps children focus on strengths, emotions, resilience, kindness, gratitude and healthy relationships, rather than only on problems or mistakes. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with this child?” positive psychology asks, “What will help this child grow, thrive and feel connected?” For children, this approach can support confidence, emotional regulation, empathy, optimism and overall mental wellness. It teaches kids that happiness isn’t about being positive all the time—it’s about learning how to cope with challenges, appreciate life, build meaningful […]

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