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When the World Goes to War: How Global Conflict Triggers Veterans at Home
Understanding the psychological impact of war news on veterans, and resources for support
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Navigating Emotional Challenges of Holidays: Valentine's Day & Anger Management
Valentine’s Day is often portrayed as a celebration of love and connection. However, for many individuals, it can also be a period of heightened emotional stress...
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De-escalating Conflict
Healthy communication takes intention, empathy, and awareness. These 9 guidelines offer practical ways to stay calm, connected, and compassionate during difficult conversations, helping both partners feel safe, heard, and respected.
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Taking A Break to Prevent Me From Losing My Temper
Taking a break is a method used to stop or prevent violence by leaving an escalating situation.
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Defusers - Words That Build Connection & Communicate Safety
Words have power. These phrases and sentences can be used in a conversation to de-escalate a situation that is heading toward someone losing their temper.
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Qualifiers That Can Help De-escalate an Angry Interaction
Qualifiers are words, phrase and sentences that can be used to de-escalate a potentially negative, angry, or potentially dangerous nteraction when the person we are talking to might feel attacked or threatened and go into fight, flight, or freeze mode.
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Anger Management Bumper Stickers
Anger Management Bumper Stickers. A lot of wisdom compressed into a small space.
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Great Films & Series to Watch
Films & series, podcasts, books, videos and other resources listed on this website are among many we share with clients. These reflect a...
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Alcohol and Me, The Guy Who Loses His Temper
Alcohol, even in small quantities, can cause me to misperceive the motives and actions of others. Behaviors that might otherwise be...
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Compelling Reading: Mama's Last Hug
A video of a dying chimpanzee sharing a last goodbye with her long-time caretaker has been widely circulating on the internet. According...
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