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Mindful Walking & Walking Meditation: A Restorative Practice

The evocatively named forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) surfaced in Japan in the 1980s as both a treatment for burned-out technology workers and a way to reconnect the population with the country’s extensive network of forests. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it turns out that immersing yourself in nature and mindfully using all five senses – touch, sight, hearing, …

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The Life-Changing Benefits of Life Coaching: Unlock Your Potential

Meet David, a successful businessman in his mid-forties with a loving spouse and three children. Despite having a fulfilling career and a happy family life, David felt like something was missing. He had put so much energy into building his career and taking care of his family that he had neglected his own personal growth …

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From Toxic Positivity to Authentic Happiness: Alex’s Journey of Self-Discovery

Alex is the kind of guy who always looks on the bright side, who never lets anything get him down, and who encourages everyone around him to do the same. Alex has always prided himself on his positive attitude. But lately, Alex has been feeling this constant pressure to be positive taking a toll on …

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18 Best Motivational Interviewing Worksheets & Activities

Helping people change unhealthy or damaging behavior is one of the most significant challenges therapists face (Hall, Gibbie, & Lubman, 2012). When encouragement to stop harmful behaviors (heavy drinking, smoking, etc.) or to adopt a healthy lifestyle (exercise, taking medication, following a better diet) is ignored, it can be frustrating. Yet, in their Stages of …

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