Helpful info to share on #trauma and #recovery

✅ Free Mental Health #Webinars for April 2025 socialwork.career/2025/03/free-m… via Dorlee Michaeli, MBA, LCSW #socialwork #therapistsconnect #MacroSW

Worker safety. A fair day's pay. Access to health care and retirement. Protecting workers who speak up. Good jobs for all. This and more are at stake with DOGE cuts and mass layoffs at the Department of Labor. Must-read piece by Julie A. Su breaking it all down ->

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Interesting! > Depression and PTSD, a new theory suggests, may not be mental disorders but rather specific responses to adversity …sychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.psycho…? #MentalHealth #socialwork #wellbeing

Emotion regulation is not about denying your feelings. It's about choosing a constructive response. Victimhood is blaming others for what you feel. Regulation is taking responsibility for how you react. A key to resilience is expanding the space between stimulus and response.

Folding an origami rainbow

“The point of meditation is to come into the reality of the present. This is all we have actually, this moment. The past is a memory, the future is fantasy. What’s alive is just now.” – Jack Kornfield #quote #mindfulness

Every woman, I repeat, every woman of every age, every color, every political affiliation should condemn this, should raise their voice about this, should be terrified about this. Just a few short months ago women’s health advocates were optimistic for the first time in

Playing Tetris can help people cope with trauma. After recalling a distressing event, just 20 minutes of Tetris reduces PTSD symptoms 6 months later. Rotating shapes blocks visual imagery, preventing unwanted memories from recurring. Some video games are good for mental health.

One of my favorite things about what I do... is that there's no limit to how good I can get. If you have a thirst for knowledge, if you have a growth mindset, if you value progress, then this might be something you value in your life, too.

Therapy is a valuable resource for individuals seeking mental health support by providing professional guidance and tools for personal growth. Invest in yourself! mhanational.org/resources/ther… Mental Health America #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #Psychotherapy #EmotionalIntelligence

Great tips - Standing (or exercising) on one leg is a new one (for improving/maintaining balance)!

“The best way to be a valuable, thoughtful team member is to be disciplined about your own wellness — your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.” #MentalHealthMatters

✅ Free Mental Health Webinars for May 2025 socialwork.career/2025/05/free-m… via Dorlee Michaeli, MBA, LCSW #socialwork #therapy #MacroSW #MentalHealthMatters

Want to build a habit that sticks? Stop describing what you do—start describing who you are. One tiny change in how you talk about yourself can make or break your progress. Here’s how it works 👇

We know kids are spending time online. How can parents & caregivers make that time safer? It starts with talking! #AwarenessDay Check out these resources to encourage open and collaborative communication about kids' online use: samhsa.gov/kids-online-he…

How Random Acts of Kindness Can Ease Depression - The Best Brain Possible buff.ly/hCg7W14 Kindness benefits you and the other person. Research confirms that performing random acts of kindness can improve your mental health and aid in the recovery of depression. #kind

3 Ways to Cultivate Joy nytimes.com/2025/05/09/wel… < Tend to your relationships…find ways to move your body that feel joyful, not burdensome ….” #selfcare #wellbeing #MentalHealth

#Create . . . What have you (or will you) create today?