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7 Trauma Response Types & How to Recognize Them
Over-sharing. Over-explaining. Trauma dumping. Hyperindependence. Hypersexualization. People pleasing. Do these sound like common traits your clients have? These may not be character traits but, instead, [...]
29 Best Group Therapy Activities for Supporting Adults
As humans, we are social creatures with personal histories based on the various groups that make up our lives. Childhood begins with a family of [...]
The True Meaning of Hedonism: A Philosophical Perspective
“If it feels good, do it, you only live once”. Hedonists are always up for a good time and believe the pursuit of pleasure and [...]
How to Perform Somatic Coaching: 9 Best Exercises
Our bodies are truly amazing and hold a wellspring of wisdom which, when tapped into, can provide tremendous benefits. Somatic coaching acknowledges the intricate connection [...]
Behavior Therapy for Kids: 9 Fun Games and Techniques
In its many forms, behavior therapy is a powerful tool for treating a wide range of psychological disorders in children, aiming to increase their skills [...]
What Is Cognitive Decline and How to Prevent It
Each of us has been in a situation where we notice cognitive change in ourselves or someone we know. A parent who has difficulty using [...]
Neurofeedback: A Promising Approach for Trauma Healing
There is increasing recognition that unresolved trauma underpins many mental health problems. A range of treatments have flourished to promote healing from trauma, with talk [...]
How to Build Your Workplace Wellness Program
Opinion and research are clear. Workplace wellness is vital to employee wellbeing and the efficiency of company operations (Forbes, 2020; Jones, Molitor, & Reif, 2018). [...]
How to Improve Employee Retention With Wellbeing Programs
Recently there has been a major uptrend in annual employee turnover, with 35% of the UK workforce and 47% of the US workforce leaving annually [...]
Experiential Therapy Guide: 24 Activities, Techniques & Examples
Therapy can be a lifesaving and life altering choice for individuals and families struggling with mental and emotional health issues. Unfortunately, 40-60% of families end [...]