“We are wired for empathy—when we are face-to-face; while we are talking our mirror neurons are getting fired up and we are connecting. Human beings are built to empathize," says the Brain Research Institute at UCLA's @marcoiacoboni. 🧠 #WorldKindnessDay brainworldmagazine.com/geared-for-gen…

Here’s a guide to help you improve low self esteem: bit.ly/2pb9CP4

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Nearly half of the general population have sexual interests once considered deviant. It's time to reassess our attitudes about sexual kink. bit.ly/2tMcCn1

"It tickles me that the tradition we created, basically from scratch, holds as much importance in my children’s hearts as the traditional holidays my partner and I were raised with." gottman.com/blog/creating-…

Recently, the FCC recommended that 988 be designated as a national crisis hotline. Please continue to share 1-800-273-TALK (8255) & our chat page with anyone wishing to connect to the Lifeline. 988 is NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE and will not connect callers to the Lifeline. Thank you.

Next time you mess up with your spouse or your friend, here are some research-based tips to repair the damage, from The Gottman Institute. ow.ly/2sD950xKMBQ

You don't have to be perfect all of the time. Go for good enough. Avoid thinking about the ways in which you failed, and celebrate the things that you succeeded in doing. #ThursdayThoughts

Social media can be a refuge for many to find support, humor, and happiness. But it can also be a place of strife. Make sure you know where to draw the line for your own #mentalhealth. Your social media accounts will still be here if you take a break.

You are strong in ways you may not be able to see right now.

Half term #TuesdayThoughts if we listen to them, children can do all of this.

Getting back into your routine after a long weekend can be tough. Here's your reminder to try to take a break when your worries get to be too much. 💚 #TuesdayThoughts | 🎨: Gemma Correll

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) condemns the unethical usage of children’s confidential therapy records in a courtroom setting and calls on the government to immediately end this harmful practice.

"As your relationship evolves, so too does one’s mindfulness practice, both blossoming to enhance your sense of happiness, love, and equanimity." gottman.com/blog/how-to-us…

When you feel there's not enough time in the day to take care of yourself, try any of these micro– #selfcare strategies to rejuvenate in as little as one minute. zcu.io/tkAu

Excellent thread:

AAMFT strongly condemns the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6th by rioters seeking to overturn the democratic process. The resulting feelings of fear, anger, injustice, and distress have a profound systemic effect on ourselves, our family units, & our nation.

Give yourself permission to heal, but know that you don't have to make any progress today. Your feelings are real, be gentle with yourself in processing them.

“Why do you have such low self-esteem?” Idk, could have something to do with a lifetime of being criticized? 🤷🏻‍♀️ #ADHD #NeurodiverseSquad