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Enjoy the Magic of the Season with 12 Days of Christmas Stress Relief

Many people struggle to deal with heightened stress during the holiday season. Sometimes the difficulty with holiday related stress can be so high that it detracts from enjoyment of what can be a magical season. Check out these tips for managing holiday stress inspired by the traditional holiday song: the 12 Days of Christmas.

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Loving Kindness Guided Meditation

Mindfulness, visualization, and compassion for self and others are all powerful strategies for a variety of life’s challenges such as stress and anxiety. This loving kindness meditation incorporates all three of these approaches.

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Top Questions to Ask When Choosing a Therapist to Find the Right Fit

Choosing a therapist can be a bit intimidating. Therapy is deep work, so it makes sense to do some serious vetting of any potential therapists. The process can be made easier by asking some key questions. This article provides a step-by-step guide of questions to ask yourself as well as questions to ask a new therapist.

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Motivate to Get Them: A Mindfulness Meditation for Resolutions and Personal Goals

The Motivate to Get Them Mindfulness Meditation is a short and simple practice guided by Dr. Jennifer McManus with a focus on motivation for personal goals. It may prove helpful in reconnecting you to the original motivation behind your New Year’s Resolutions or personal goals any time of the year.

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Ground to Set Them: A Mindfulness Meditation Practice for New Year's Resolutions and Life Goals

One of the ways we can set the tone for the quiet contemplation that comes with setting meaningful New Year’s resolutions, or life goals any time of the year, is to practice mindfulness. I invite you to join me in this mindfulness meditation, which is a short and simple practice with a focus on getting grounded prior to setting New Year’s resolutions or personal goals.

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