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Help Someone Going Through A Crisis, Use These 7 Words
When somebody is going through a crisis, many people respond by trying to fix their problem and solve it without considering the person and their current experience. Typically, the person in crisis is not ready to "fix" the situation. First, they need some attention. A crisis can activate the nervous system, which makes it hard to self-regulate. Co-regulation can be a wonderful gift to anyone experiencing a crisis. In the article below from NPR, Kelly Corrigan maps out an excellent and incredibly simple method of offering support to anyone in crisis....
Everything You Need To Know About Habit Stacking
Habit stacking is an excellent way to add new habits to patterns and habits that already exist. I have done this by using several habits that I wanted to add to my daily life.
The first time I utilized habit stacking it did not have a name yet, or at least I wasn't aware it had a name. I really wanted to become consistent about flossing nightly before bed. This was not a hard routine to add a new habit. I sandwiched flossing in between washing my face and brushing my teeth, all pretty obvious and simple. Because it was natural to habit stack in this way, it only took a week or two for this to become the norm. I wanted to use this example first because I think it's one that most people would relate to.
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Men’s Group for Support & Growth in Rhode Island!
We are re-creating a Men’s Group for Support & Growth in person at my home in Warren, RI. Our first meeting will be Monday, January 27, 5:30-7:00 pm.
What Is Our Men's Group Doing?
We are a group of men discussing their honest feelings on relationships, drugs, love, sex, money, work, and life in general. We’ll pick a topic, trade stories, have a moderated discussion, and maybe yell (if needed).
Press Release: Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters – From Mobster To Reiki Master
Healthy Masculinity
Where is healthy masculinity in the news? Headlines today are filled with men abusing women – from Sean “Diddy” Combs to the Frenchman accused of raping his wife and allowing other men to do so.
These stories beg these questions: Can men be reformed and changed? What role can men play in making the world safe for women?
Author MICHAEL SWERDLOFF, who received training from the DALAI LAMA among other revered teachers, gives an honest account of discovering healthy masculinity from the inside out in his new book - RAISED BY WOLVES, ...
The Little Things That Make or Break Relationships
Life is often about the little things, especially in relationships. People want to know they matter and are important to us, and little things go a long way toward achieving that goal.
How do you respond when the people in your life make bids and connection attempts toward you at random times throughout your days?
Do you move closer or further in those moments? How does it feel when you move closer?
How does it feel when you move further?
I invite you to read this short article on the impact of little things on relationships....
Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters
This is a story about a boy who wanted to be kind and loving but was raised by wolves and monsters who taught him to choose violence and aggression. As the boy grew to be a man, he wanted to be a protector of women but ended up being what girls and women needed protection from. As a young adult, he saw women as his to take. He lied, cheated, and scammed his way through life until he couldn’t.
This is his moving account of discovering healthy masculinity from the inside out. His journey has been sensational at times and unbelievable at others, but for many readers, it ...
The Spiritual Practice of Reiki – An Advanced Healing Retreat in Costa Rica 2025!
The Spiritual Practice of Reiki – An Advanced Healing Retreat in Costa Rica 2025 is a retreat that includes Reiki Training and practice, including Second Degree Reiki and Reiki Teaching Master Training with opportunities for connecting with your Reiki and personal lineages, distance healing, Reiki Counseling, movement, meditation, Yoga and connecting with yourself, your body and each other, on the Caribbean Coast at the amazing Goddess Garden Eco-Retreat Center in Costa Rica!...
