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For Graduates (& Anyone): 5 Strategies for Finding Happiness
Graduation demonstrates every student’s resilience to overcome difficulties. But going forward, how can you live well and be happy? Five strategies can help guide graduates—and anyone—to happiness.
An Emerging New Stress Syndrome & What You Can Do About It
A new stress-related syndrome is emerging in America. For many people, Trump’s actions are triggering mental health symptoms. Fortunately, you have personal, social, and political options for coping.
988 Crisis Workers–Invisible Heroes (& Even They Can Benefit from Burnout Prevention Too)!
While saving lives, 988 crisis workers encounter high stress. Coping skills can help them–like all occupation groups–to reduce burnout.
The funniest comedian took homeless people very seriously
Robin Williams–rich, famous, incredibly funny–went out of his way to treat homeless people with respect while offering assistance. Shouldn’t we do the same?
Homelessness: Time to Move from Indifference to Action
Homelessness continues because of human indifference. It is time to move from indifference to compassion and action to end homelessness.
Put It All Together: Create Your Own Personal Action Plan for Overcoming Burnout
You can learn to create your own personal plan as a simple but effective step to combat burnout and improve your well-being
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Loving Kindness Exercise
A BREATHE relaxation exercise demonstrated by Dr Gary Morse. https://youtu.be/ctqcRVIctIM
Identifying Stressors during COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Gary Morse discusses the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on mental health, and the importance of identifying stressors.
Pursuit of Happiness Project – Session 1
The first session of the Pursuit of Happiness Project, held Aug. 5 via Zoom.
Emerging from the Pandemic
How to Be Our Best while Transitioning from Surviving to Thriving (recording of July 7, 2021 live webinar at Illume: Behavioral Center of Excellence)
Tips for coping with stress
In this time of uncertainty, Dr. Gary Morse, Vice President of Research and Development at Places for People, offers strategies for coping with stress.
