Recently Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness to be a health epidemic. The effects of loneliness and isolation are very real and devastating for many. But there is hope. By building human connections through social interactions, we can reverse the trend. Here’s what we can do as professionals to help clients and colleagues combat the …
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We see people with a wide range of experiences. It’s common that some people we encounter in our work are recovering from gaslighting—a term that has grown in awareness in recent years. Trauma Informed Care (TIC), can help guide us to be supportive of those we serve who are recovering and healing through gaslighting experiences. …
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What is empathy in communication? How do we better understand the feelings of another person? Moreover, why do some people lack empathy, and can it be taught? When working with folks who have been deeply traumatized and neglected, it’s not uncommon to encounter some people who struggle to experience and express empathy. As service …
Wellbeingness is vital for those working in many different fields, but for those in human services, and especially recovery, minding your own mental health is critical. If you work in recovery support services, you likely know that burnout and exhaustion are very real concerns. So, how can we be aware of our own mental …
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