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What to Say (and What Not to Say) to Someone Affected by the Texas Floods
When disasters strike, like the devastating floods in Texas this weekend, many of us are left wondering: What do I even say? It can be hard to know what to say (or what not to say) to someone affected by a tragedy like the Texas floods. In times of crisis and grief,...
Can I Do EMDR on Myself?
If you’ve been exploring trauma healing, you’ve probably come across EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Maybe you’ve read about it, heard someone say it was life-changing, or even seen celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Prince Harry, or Sandra Bullock...
Movement and Mental Health: Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Physical Activity
It seems obvious. We know exercise is good for us, but how does exercise affect our mental health? And how do we find the energy for physical activity when we’re anxious or depressed? Four months before my 30th birthday I decided to set an ambitious goal for my...
Understanding the Bystander Effect: How To Empower Yourself To Act and Heal
Why don’t people intervene when harassment happens in public? Social psychologists call it the bystander effect, but what is it and what can you do to reclaim your power? It happens in an instant. A catcall. An unwanted touch. A comment muttered just loud enough...