Your emotions are valid and sometimes reflect an unmet need. Anger can stem from the desire for protection from harm. The need for safety is an evolutionary imperative and when we experience trauma, this need is threatened, and adaptive strategies for survival may arise; such as being quick to anger. Anger is often the first emotional response we feel in a challenging context. Learning to cope with anger and exploring the root of our anger can help us address what we are truly hurting from.

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Loneliness is a common human experience and it is natural to feel this way from time to time. However, chronic loneliness can have a significant impact on individual wellbeing.

Along with seeking support from friends, family, and mental health professionals, engaging with your community can help combat loneliness, increasing connection, and add meaning to your life.

Consider social activities, volunteering, and joining community groups. Research local organizations with a mission that mirrors your values, attend community events, support local initiatives, share your knowledge and/or skills with others.

Never underestimate the healing power of connection and the transformative action of engaging with others in meaningful work!

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Why can’t it be both!?

Dialectical thinking refers to the ability to view issues from multiple perspectives and to arrive at the most reasonable reconciliation of seemingly contradictory information and postures.

For example, I did my best on this post AND my best may be better on a different day when I have more capacity 😎

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Radical acceptance is a skill that helps you cope with difficult emotions and situations by accepting them as they are, without judging them or trying to change them. It does not mean that you agree with or like what is happening, but that you acknowledge the reality of it. By practicing radical acceptance, you can reduce your suffering and increase your peace of mind.

Street cred if you can do a kickflip too.

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Locus of control refers to a person's beliefs about how much control they have over what happens to them in their life and how much influence they have over what happens in the world around them.

There are instances when we have direct control over a situation or we may be able to exert our influence and make an impact. And, when we recognize an issue is beyond our control or influence, we are still empowered to choose our own way - to decide how and when we will respond, cope, or let go.

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Moving words from Dr. Sue Johnson, clinical psychologist, researcher, author, and renowned Emotionally Focused Therapist.

Under our behavior there is emotion, and under that emotion, there is a need, and a need must be met. Looking inward, we can begin to recognize what we need and develop functional ways to communicate and attain what we need.

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