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8 Attachment Style Questionnaires & Tests to Assess Clients
Attachment styles describe how clients relate to those closest to them. They form in childhood but influence lifelong behavior in several ways, including coping with [...]
Polyvagal Theory Explained (& 18 Exercises & Resources)
Ongoing research suggests that a better understanding of the vagus nerve could revolutionize how we treat various physical and mental health conditions, including epilepsy, obesity, [...]
Employee Recognition: How to Motivate and Reward Your Team
If you take good care of your employees, they will take good care of your clients. Likewise, if you care for your workers, they will [...]
6 Best Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises to Reduce Anxiety
Our brain controls our breathing largely without conscious awareness. We shower, watch football, listen to music, and sleep while our respiratory system functions in the [...]
Understanding Mental Health Stigma: 17 Ways to Reduce It
Have you ever been scarred by a damaging label? If so, you know the discomfort, shame, and dehumanization that occurs. Labeling others separates people based [...]
How to Create a Personal Development Plan: 3 Examples
Personal development involves individual growth and transformation and is often facilitated by a positive relationship with a counselor or coach (Rose, 2018). For successful change, [...]
Servant Leadership: How to Transform Your Leadership Style
Servant leadership is a transformational leadership philosophy that puts the wellbeing and growth of others first. In times like ours, in which fostering engagement, enhancing [...]
7 Best Breathwork Techniques & Exercises to Use
‘Feeling stressed? Then just breathe.’ We all know that paying attention to our breath can have a soothing and calming effect. This simple practice of [...]
Psychological Safety & Positive Psychology: A Leadership Guide
Have you ever led a collaborative team meeting, only to be met with a deafening silence? Often, even with the best intentions, leaders struggle to [...]
10 Most Common Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms: A List
Life entails a wide tapestry of different experiences. Some of those are pleasant, some sad, others challenging. Coping mechanisms are the ways we respond to [...]