SELF CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

THE POWER OF VULNERABILITY

Brené Brown

Brené Brown makes a powerful case for fully experiencing, rather than suppressing, our vulnerable feelings. In her words: "You cannot selectively numb. When we numb [the hard feelings], we also numb joy, we numb gratitude, we numb happiness."

THE SPACE BETWEEN SELF ESTEEM AND SELF COMPASSION

Kristin Neff

Kristin Neff's research indicates that it takes more than just self-esteem to foster psychological resilience. In order to cultivate genuine self worth, we need to provide ourselves with the same kindness and care that we'd offer to a good friend.

HOW MINDFULNESS TRANSFORMS US

Jo Pang

Jo Pang demonstrates the power of mindfulness, and its ability to nurture a more meaningful relationship with ourselves and each other. Mindful compassion, he says, offers profound healing and gives us the means "to transform [the world] from the inside out."

ARTICLES, LINKS, AND HELPFUL TIPS

Susan

Jan 4, 2019
3 min

10 Stress-Relief Tips

* Please Note: The following tips are generalized for basic stress management, and not necessarily tailored to those struggling with severe mental health issues, for which a more supported / specialized approach may be necessary. 1. BREATHE: Breathing more deeply into your abdomen, and extending your exhalations, can create a relaxation response within the body and nervous system, which slows the heart-rate, relaxes tense muscles, and calms the mind. 2. EXERCISE: Physical