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Things that Help when Nothing Seems to Help- 4/9/22 meeting

This past Thursday, our friend Haley shared with us her presentation  entitled “ Things that Help when Nothing Seems to Help”. So, if you are ever stuck in a moment, Haley suggest doing a voice recording of yourself and what…

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My Wish/The Firebird – 3/26/26

Good Day everyone, Tonight we start and end with hope. Today is not just another Day it us a new opportunity to become stronger wiser, and more disciplined.  Forget Yesterdays failures, focus on todays actions.  Small Steps taken now can…

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Self-compassion With no Limits – 3/19/26

On Thursday March 19, I shared my presentation entitled “ Self-compassion With no Limits “  When it comes to our own self-compassion, it may truly be one of the most important parts of our personal mental health.   I know…

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Creativity in Crisis – 3/12 meeting

This past Thursday, Justin shared with us his presentation entitled “ Creativity in Crisis “ Justin began by asking our group, what does creativity mean to you?  Creativity can be letting your emotions out and using your imagination.  Which can…

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Intensions – 3/5 meeting

Please make your own intentions list and bring it with you to the 3/26 meeting. My intentions list is here to help you get started. Don’s intension list: 1. Live with integrity.  2. Live with action, not just talk. (this…

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Vacation from Rumination – 2-12 meeting

This last Thursday, I shared my presentation with everyone entitled “ Vacation from Rumination “ So what are ruminating thoughts?   Rumination is a focused attention on the symptoms of our anxiety or distress, and on it’s possible causes and…

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The Second Ghost (Change in the Present) – 1/15 meeting

This past Thursday, Don made his presentation entitled “ The Second Ghost Part I “ He shared with us his thoughts on the new year, which causes most of us to think about setting new goals. Don suggested that maybe…

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Difficult People – 12/18 meeting

So where do we meet difficult people?  We can run into difficult people at holiday gatherings, or at work or maybe even at the grocery store. So what might make them difficult?  They could show traits of being rude or…

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The Fire – 12/11 meeting

So, how, in that terrible moment do we summon the strength to be found?  To pick ourselves up and make that call and get help. This is where practice comes in.  While they may seem small, trivial and unrelated, here…

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Anxiety -11/13 meeting

This last Thursday, our friend Corey presented for us.  He shared with us his presentation on “Anxiety “ Unfortunately anxiety is one of those topics we can all relate to. Corey shared that there are different types of anxiety, such…

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