#EMDR Psychoanalytic Therapist (NY, NJ & IL) Helps Women Heal/Thrive |swcareer.bsky.social| she/her; SocialWork.Career editor | #socialwork #mentalhealth

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It’s rarely the “string” that holds us back. It’s the story we’ve learned to believe. Once we start noticing those old mental loops and choosing new ones, the mind can become an ally again. 🌱 #Neuroplasticity #HealingJourney #TherapyThoughts
10 Common Negative Thinking Patterns and How You Can Change Them 🔗 buff.ly/JNqlUKl 🧠 Negative thinking can change your brain — but so can awareness and choice. We all fall into unhelpful thought patterns sometimes: 😟 Overgeneralizing 😣 Catastrophizing 😔 Focusing only on what went wrong These mental habits can quietly fuel depression and anxiety, keeping you stuck in a negative loop. 💡 The good news? You can train your brain to think differently. By recognizing and reframing these patterns, you start to build new neural pathways that support emotional balance, resilience, and peace of mind. 🌱 #mentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Mindfulness #Depression #Anxiety #NegativeThinking #Thinking #Thursdaythoughts #Thursdaymotivation
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Rumination can feel like working hard… but it’s really your brain spinning its wheels. Quiet high-achievers often confuse it with problem-solving. Self-distancing helps shift from stuck loops to real clarity. 💭✨ #Anxiety #TherapyIsSelfCare
How to Stop the Negative Thought Loop in Your #Mind buff.ly/2Ay9xai People who engage in a lot of rumination are more likely to develop mental health problems. Here's how to stop negative thoughts. #depression #anxiety #Tuesdaymorning #Tuesdaythoughts #Tuesdaymotivation #mentalhealth #negativethinking #thoughts #anxiety #depression
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When one bot isn’t enough… it’s not about better answers. It’s about being known. AI can reflect. But it can’t hold. That’s still human work. #AIandTherapy #MentalHealth #HumanConnection #ChatGPT #ClaudeAI #GrokAI
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When tragedy strikes, kids need honesty calm. * Tell them yourself * Answer only what they ask * Reassure their safety, * Help them express feelings These small steps build lifelong resilience. 🌿 via @DrMikeAtwater #Parenting #ChildMentalHealth #Resilience
Acts of violence are frightening for everyone — but especially for children. Parents and caregivers can help kids process what they may see or hear, provide comfort, answer hard questions, and help kids navigate fear in a healthy way. Read our guidance on helping kids cope with frightening news: childmind.org/article/helpin…
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#Neuroplasticity is hope in action: the brain rewires through what we practice. Old survival patterns aren’t permanent. With support, they can be replaced with resilience, calm & confidence.
Neuroplasticity: How Your Life Shapes Your Brain buff.ly/2ZCqhNn Think about that for a minute. It works both for good and bad. Neuroplasticity refers to alterations in your brain made in response to incoming stimuli. Your life literally changes the form and function of your brain. And you have the power to influence this! #neuroplasticity #mentalhealth #habits #addiction #brain #neuroscience #psychology #brainhealth #neuroscience #Saturdaythoughts #Saturdaymotivation #Saturdayvibes
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Mindful achievement is not just about ticking tasks off a list. It's a holistic approach to setting and surpassing your goals while nurturing your well-being and emotional intelligence. anatsamid.com
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While there's no one-size-fits-all solution for helping a family member who's misusing substances or dealing with mental health challenges, research shows family support can play a major role in helping a loved one with mental and substance use disorders: samhsa.gov/families
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Your Mindset Shapes Your Life – For Better or Worse buff.ly/3DbhfXu Science shows that your #thoughts and #mindset affect your life in many ways - both good and bad. You choose. #growth #fixed #mentalhealth #mind #Tuesdaythoughts #Tuesdaymorning #Tuesdaymotivation
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✅ Self-Compassion for Perfectionists: The Hidden Struggle dorleemichaeli.com/self-comp… < Self-compassion is the practice of treating yourself with the same care and kindness you’d offer a dear friend. It’s not about giving up or being indulgent... #selfcompassion #MentalHealth
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Can a two-minute story teach you personal finance? Professor Annamaria Lusardi’s research says yes — showing that simple stories about financial topics can improve adults’ financial literacy. stanford.io/3HKjs2h
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GHI to help build greater #resilience ! #wellbeing #MentalHealth
Racing thoughts at night? Try GHI. Gratitude: 1 thing you’re thankful for Hope: 1 thing you’re hopeful about Inner Strength: 1 thing you did to grow stronger today 3 minutes. Big impact. Learn more on this episode of Mentally Stronger 👉 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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“Human cooperative behavior is one of our innate traits as homo sapiens. And what they discovered is that when you are insufficiently slept, firstly, you don't wish to help other people. And you can see that at the individual level. (And group level).” #sleep #wellbeing
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Interested in getting better sleep quality? No better resource than Prof Matthew Walker @sleepdiplomat Our conversation erictopol.substack.com/p/mat… w/transcript; open-access
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You CAN improve your happiness, #brain, & life. It's never too late. Start today. Beat #Depression & #Anxiety By Changing Your Brain buff.ly/3Qgrz93 #mentalhealth #mind #brain #selfhelp #book #mindfulness #Saturdaythoughts #Saturdaymotivation #bookTwitter #books #indie
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Welcome to the 5-Day Creativity Challenge buff.ly/OSoOYPn
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When we try to mute our pain, we also mute our joy.
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