Suicide is the last resort for someone who in unbearable pain. Sometimes this pain is caused by depression or other mental illness, sometimes it is fueled by substance or alcohol abuse. Many people think about suicide at least once in their life because they do not see any other options to continue living. While there… Continue reading Suicide Survivors and Loved Ones Matter Too
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Suicide Prevention
As many of you know, September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As someone who has experienced loss to suicide and worked in the field with people who have attempted suicide or been impacted by suicide in some way, I think it is extremely important to bring awareness. Below is an excerpt from an article I… Continue reading Suicide Prevention
Mindfulness Exercises for Immediate Grounding
The Box Breath Also known as the Square Breath or the Breath of Fours. Basically people have been using this breathing technique for hundreds (maybe thousands) of years to help calm themselves when they are under a lot of stress. Everyone from yogis to Navy SEALs employ this relaxation technique. It’s simple, it’s safe and… Continue reading Mindfulness Exercises for Immediate Grounding