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Helping young people understand how their brains work is not only empowering but also essential for mental well-being. By unraveling the mysteries of their minds, they gain valuable insights into handling emotions and thoughts, making daily challenges less confusing. This knowledge fosters self-awareness, normalizes common experiences, and encourages a compassionate approach to mental health (theirs and others!)

Picture a young person learning about their brain and realizing that a panic attack is not a sign of weakness but a natural response to stress. Understanding that the brain's "fight or flight" response can sometimes misfire and trigger intense physical sensations can make the experience feel less mysterious and frightening.

With this knowledge, the young person can start to understand the panic attack as a temporary and manageable reaction, rather than an overwhelming threat. This understanding can empower them to implement calming techniques, seek support, and ultimately make panic attacks feel less scary and more controllable.

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Truth telling to yourself.

Tje focus of today's therapeutic work with the young people i support is EMPATHY.

New Ways November day 5.

Rest is essential for your physical & mental well-being ❤

Saying "no" doesn't make you a bad person.
Asserting boundaries & not always trying to please others shows you value yourself.

Action for Happiness daily bites.

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Today i am grateful for Gortex watetproofs!

What are you grateful for today I'm wondering?????

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Our brain makes up stories to join pieces of information together, in an attempt to understand the world we live in.

But often the brain gdts it wrong!

It makes wrong connections & gives us mis-information.

Thisis why it's so important we re member our thoughts are not facts.

I walk every day.
I work with trauma every day.
Walking is a fabulous way to give your mind & body time to process difficult thoughts, feelings & expdriences.
For anyone supporting others, in challenge or crisis, walking is a great antidote to holding secondary trauma at bay.

If you totally get this, feel this & maybe right now, are living this daily...reach out & break the chains of silence.

This is your permission to give yourself a break.