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Although having empathy for another person enables many to understand their pain and joy, this essentially becomes an empath’s pleasure and pain. Empaths have many
It is entirely normal to feel anxiety in certain social situations. For example, you are likely to experience butterflies as you go on a first
When we think about parts, our mind might jump straight to a car or a computer. But therapists apply the concept of parts to psychological
“Mindfulness meditation changes the brain and changes the areas of the brain that are most affected by trauma.” – Bessel van der Kolk, MD.
In these modern times, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are firmly embedded in the popular lexicon. This doesn’t mean that the general public has
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Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a condition surrounded by many myths and misconceptions. Many people often link PTSD purely to war veterans. As
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