Reflections on Resiliency
Insights and resources from our community of practitioners.
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The Nature Fix
In The Nature Fix, author Florence Williams surveyed many historical figures’ attempts to summarize the experience I had that day…
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What Fungus Taught Me About Awe
When the pandemic hit in March of 2020 and all of our worlds shut down, I was working as a…
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How Embracing Wonder Makes Us Happier and Healthie
Psychologist Jonah Paquette dedicated a whole book to the emotion of awe in his newest book, Awestruck: How Embracing Wonder…
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Post Traumatic Growth in the Aftermath of Covid
Coming out of the deep freeze of winter and seeing signs of new life, I am struck by nature’s inherent…
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The Value of Coldness — Worth the Shock?
Often when people consider ways to regulate their emotions and body systems, ease aches and pains, and promote healing, they…
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Intentional Self-care for the Winter Doldrums
As the excitement and cheer of the holidays come to a close, friends and family go back to their homes,…
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Intuitive Self-Care — Reflections from the Resiliency Center Practitioner Community
We all face the winter doldrums! Below are some self-care practices that Resiliency Center community members engage in during winter…
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Everyday Eulogy: Open-Hearted, Expressive Practices for a Kinder World
In all our interactions, we have an opportunity to share the kindnesses that naturally arise in our hearts or to…
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Writing a Tribute or Praise Poem
Eulogies provide an opportunity to reflect on a person’s life, sharing who they were and what they meant to us.…
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Why Wait for the Eulogy?
In December, a dear friend turned sixty. She and her husband were throwing a party to celebrate, inviting friends and…
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Play as Preventative Care At Any Age
“The opposite of play is not work—it’s depression.” — Brian Sutton Smith As a play therapist, I support young people…
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Restorative Practices and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Lessons in Empathy
Restorative Practice is a global movement used to build restorative communities and strengthen relationships. The practice has its roots in…
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