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The Importance of Mind-Body Wellness
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Healthy bodies and minds go hand in hand. The two are much more connected than you might think, and when one struggles, the other is often negatively affected.
The mind and body work together to help you achieve success in everyday life.
Mental Health Challenges and the Holiday Season
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The month and a half between Thanksgiving and New Year can be a difficult time for many people. Society tells us the holiday season should be a time for joy and togetherness. For those whose reality does not meet these idealized expectations, mental health challenges often arise.
Looking Back at Your Year of Progress: Practicing Positive Reflection
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As the year draws to a close, it is important that we look back and reflect on the progress we have made.
So long as you are making continual steps in a positive, healthy direction, you are making progress.
How Summer Can Affect Our Mental Health
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Summer and winter are opposites. Winter is cold and dreary, and the days are short. Summer features warmer weather, bright sunlight, and long days.
How to Instill Healthy Habits Early in Your Child’s Life
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The best way to encourage healthy adulthood when your children mature is by teaching them healthy habits in their childhood that they can use their entire lives.
How to Spot Trauma in Young Children
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Trauma manifests itself in children in a variety of ways.
It depends on the child, the issue they are facing, their age and developmental level, as well as other social and genetic factors