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🌿✨ 𝘼 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙜𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙖𝙮.

In a world that moves so fast, a simple act of thoughtfulness can brighten someone’s whole day. Let’s choose to be gentle, present, and considerate—because even the smallest care can make the biggest difference. 🩵

“𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆.”🫶

In times of extreme heat, mental well-being is just as important as physical health.

Higher temperatures can lead to irritability, reduced focus, and feeling emotionally drained.

Support yourself by staying hydrated, resting adequately, and slowing down when needed. ❤️

Pause. Breathe. Stay grounded.

Self-compassion is about choosing to also see that you did good today.

Wishing you all a warm and cozy weekend. Full of joy and rest ❤️

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In this 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐫, we remember the lives of those who fought and defended Bataan with courage for our freedom and dignity. Their sacrifice reminds us that true valor lives stand for what is right, even in the face of hardship.

A tribute to the bravery of those who came before us, and a reminder to carry that fortitude in the battles we face today. May their courage continue to inspire us to live with integrity, resilience, and love for our nation.

𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧! 🇵🇭

𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔,
𝑽𝒊𝒗𝒂 𝑺𝒊𝒌𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒉𝒊𝘆𝒂! 🔱





✍️🎨: Rhyle Aguirre

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𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧! 💚✨

Your insights on transforming practice into research have empowered us to see our everyday work in a new light, one that contributes not only to our clients, but to the growth of the entire helping profession.

DECARA participants are surely walking away more inspired to write, reflect, and make an impact beyond practice!

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Physical movement acts as a powerful, non-medical tool to quiet the mind’s excessive chatter (ruminations) and build cognitive resilience. By shifting focus from internal thoughts to bodily sensations-a concept often described as “meditation in motion’ - movement allows the brain to “silence” anxious overthinking, improve, emotional regulation, and regain control over stress responses. To elaborate, physical activity increases neurochemicals like dopamine, serotonin, and endocannabinoids, which boost mood, reduce pain, and create a sense of calm. Rhythmic, repetitive movements (such as walking, running or swimming) act as a distraction, breaking the cycle of negative thoughts that drive anxiety. While intense exercise is a form of physical stress, it ultimately lowers baseline cortisol levels, training the body and brain to be more resilient. Exercise also stimulates the release of BDNF, often referred to as “Miracle-Gro for the brain”, which promotes the growth of new neurons and strengthens connections, particularly in the hippocampus, a brain area that aids in memory and emotion regulation. Physical activity also increases blood flow to the brain, sharpening memory and improving cognitive functions like planning, organizing and attention. Movement also helps rewire the brain for resilience faster than stillness alone, teaching the mind to persist through difficulty and improve emotional intelligence under pressure. Regular exercise also improves the ability to ignore distractions and manage multiple tasks, strengthening the brain’s control over its own cognitive processes. SEE PMID: 39097997, 39609855, & 36756008