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Understanding Emotional Factors in Recovery

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Calendar-IconDecember 4, 2023  |  Emotions, Managing Stress, Mental Health, Recovery

Emotional factors play a significant role in the recovery journey. Individuals may have to navigate setbacks and relapses, and it is essential to recognize that emotions and negative feelings are a natural part of the process. As individuals work towards recovery, they may experience a range of emotions, including anger, frustration, sadness, and anxiety.  

These emotions can arise from various triggers, such as memories of past substance abuse or challenging life circumstances. Individuals in recovery must learn healthy ways to cope with these emotions rather than turning to addictive substances for relief.

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Ways To Build Social and Emotional Intelligence in Your Children

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Every parent wants the best education for their children.  

School is a great place for children to learn to socialize, rationalize their feelings, and boost their academic prowess, but school cannot teach children everything they need to know, especially when it comes to social and emotional intelligence.

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Behavior Management: Identifying and Responding to Your Kid’s Big Emotions

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Every child is unique. And just like adults and adolescents, children have a wide variety of emotions, and each child processes their emotions differently.  

Unlike adults and adolescents however, children may need more help identifying and responding to their emotions. That is where the adults in their lives come in.  

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Mental Health Challenges and the Holiday Season

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Calendar-IconDecember 19, 2022  |  COMMUNICATION, Emotions, MENTAL HEALTH, Support, THERAPY

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.  

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How to Help Highly Emotional Children Deal with Big Feelings

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Calendar-IconJuly 18, 2022  |  COMMUNICATION, Emotions

Children and adults share the same world. What’s more, they share the same emotions.  

 

However, children often do not have the tools and strategies that adults must use to deal with difficult and complex emotions.  

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