Curious how a therapist is tackling some of these big questions with their kid clients? 📚🏳🌈 Here are a few books that our therapists recommend for talking about self-acceptance, all kinds of families, and gender identity PLUS some discussion questions in the last slide to open the convo up! #booktok #bookrecs #pridemonth2024
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Yeah, that's normal. Here are 30 ways to STOP overthinking in it's tracks: 1. Listening to Music 2. Deep Breathing 3. Mindfulness Meditation 4. Journaling 5. Exercise 6. Spending Time in Nature 7. Do Something Creative 8. Spend Time with Friends 9. Limiting Screen Time 10. Setting Boundaries Around Social Media or News Intake 11. Positive Affirmations 12. Talk to a Therapist 13. Practicing Gratitude 14. Grounding Techniques like the 5-4-3-2-1 Method 15. Make a List 16. Watch a Funny Movie 17. Limiting Caffeine and Alcohol 18. Practicing Self-Compassion 19. Playing with Pets 20. Gardening Challenge yourself to do one of these skills this week when your thoughts are spiraling, and let us know what you'll be trying in the comments ⬇️ #mentalhealthmatters #copingskills #overthinking #mentalhealthhumor
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🌈✨ Celebrating Pride Month and embracing the beauty of diversity, acceptance, and inclusivity! #pridemonth #celebratingpride #celebratepride #thebeautyofdiversity
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Collaborating with fellow Virginia Ellie's. Great to all get together! 💙 #elliementalhealth #collaborating
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ALLY: It's what you do Let's help create a world where everyone feels seen, cared for, and celebrated for exactly who they are. Curious on what more you can do? Check out the full article in our magazine: https://lnkd.in/gMA5ZSsC #Allyship #InclusionMatters #QueerMentalHealthMatters 🌟
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Whether you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community or you love someone in it, we have a magazine issue for you! 🌈 Dive into articles (written by our therapists!) with tips for coming out, advice for allies, info about why we believe #conversiontherapy is unethical, and more! Check out the magazine here: https://lnkd.in/gMA5ZSsC #PrideMonth2024 #QueerMentalHealthMatters #AlliesAssemble
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Therapy isn't always about instant epiphanies and constant breakthroughs, it's about embracing the journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. 🌱 #TherapyJourney #EmbraceTheProcess #MentalHealth
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Ever feel like your thoughts are spiraling? 🌀 Here's how to quiet them down: Asking yourself questions like, "Is this thought realistic?" or "Is there evidence to support this thought?" or "Is this thought based on assumptions?" 🧠 💚 Next try a mindfulness technique deep breathing, doing a mind dump exercise, drawing or coloring, or Then try redirecting or distracting your thoughts by calling a friend, or going for a walk. What works for you? Let us know in the comments! ⬇ #copingskills #anxiety #anxietyrelief #mentalhealthcare #AnxietyAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #CopingSkills #MentalWellness
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Coping skills come in all kinds, and since it's #InternationalDanceDay, we wanted to share some stats with you about this groovy stress reliever: 💃 98% of participants in a research study reported dancing improved their mood and the capability to cope with stress. 🕺Research also shows that dancing improves your confidence and compassion for others. 🎵 Plus, listening to music releases levels of dopamine
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It's very common to feel overwhelmed when your child is diagnosed with autism, and finding support is vital! 🌟 Here are some tips that our therapists recommend when navigating a new diagnosis. #autismacceptance #therapy #parenting
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