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LIVING WITH PURPOSE IS A PROCESS

WHAT IS “LIVING WITH PURPOSE?” A flourishing existence requires a definition of what “purpose” means to you, in terms of leisure activities, spiritual values, career goals, work environment, and overall lifestyle which takes into account your beliefs about what you need regarding socioeconomic and interpersonal situations.  The concept of flourishing does not focus on your […]

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ARE COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS CONTROLLING YOUR NARRATIVE?

Cognitive distortions are negatively biased and often illogical thought patterns which are developed through life experiences.  To “distort” means to “alter, misinterpret, or exaggerate” a sensory stimulus, idea, or situation.  Humans learn through their experiences and often use mental shortcuts to easily and quickly solve problems, make plans, and navigate through social and work interactions. 

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FLIP YOUR SCRIPT TOWARD STRESS WITH THESE “ATTENTION CONTROL” STRATEGIES

“Flipping the script” can be viewed as the moment when someone experiences intense emotions or becomes overwhelmed with tasks, causing the brain to “flip” from a calm state to a highly emotional one.  When stressed or overwhelmed, the amygdala (the brain’s emotional reactivity structure) can take control over the prefrontal cortex’s rational thinking, decision-making, goal-setting

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed during the adult years, especially if the individual’s level of functioning is at the higher end of the ASD symptom distress continuum and if the individual has developed and utilized effective coping strategies.   In 1980, the DSM (Third Edition) established specific criteria for diagnosing Autism but

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The Different Forms of Well-Being: A Guide to Emotional, Physical, and Social Wellness

What Is Well-Being? Well-being is more than just happiness—it’s a state of mental, emotional, physical, and social balance that allows individuals to thrive. It involves: Feeling content with life and personal growth.Engaging in fulfilling activities.Maintaining strong relationships.Finding purpose and resilience in challenging times.Achieving well-being means accepting the past and present while adapting to life’s uncertainties.

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SHOULD COMPLEX PTSD (C-PTSD) BE A SEPARATE DIAGNOSIS FROM PTSD?

This is a controversial question, and the answer is that there is not currently a plan for including C-PTSD in the DSM-6 as a separate diagnosis from PTSD.  While many neuroscience researchers have shown that there are distinguishing symptoms of C-PTSD, others view C-PTSD as a symptom cluster which exists within the diagnostic criteria for

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YOU MAKE THE PLAN

“It is not that something different is seen but that one sees differently.” Quote from Carl Jung Your memories create the foundation of your sense of self and are the guiding forces of your actions, beliefs, goals, and emotional states. By young adulthood, you have accumulated trillions upon trillions of memories, ranging from random bits

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