Reflections on Resiliency
Insights and resources from our community of practitioners.
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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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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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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 and Transformative Justice
Underwood, M.Ed. “How do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in…
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Restorative Practices in Therapy
Restorative practices aim to reduce harm, resolve conflicts, and facilitate healing. If you are thinking, “this is very similar to…
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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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Practicing Happiness in Unprecedented Times
These days, I have a special resentment in my heart for the phrase “unprecedented times.” The past few years have…
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Kindness and Compassion Practices for Greater Happiness
Positive Psychology Trainer Dr. Jonah Paquette teaches us that practices to show kindness and compassion to others have the additional…
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Mindfulness Practices to Increase Happiness
To understand a little more about mindfulness — and why cultivating mindfulness is a mega trend for good reason, watch…
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Gratitude Practices for Increased Happiness
Dr. Jonah Paquette is a Trainer in Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology research studied the beliefs and behaviors of happy, content…
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Signature Strengths – Building on Strengths to Increase Happiness
The final happiness practice I will share is called Signature Strengths. No two people are the same, and their strengths…
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