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ProBono Therapy for First Responders & Others Impacted
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Pro Bono Therapy Sessions for First Responders and Others Impacted by #LosAngelesFires
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Everyone here has a license to practice and is trained.
This list is offered via the California Psychological Association
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Everyone here has a license to practice and is trained.
This list is offered via the California Psychological Association
Really listening to someone sends a message of "value". That is powerful.
How to Show Someone You’re Listening
When we validate someone, we show them that we understand and care about their feelings and experiences.
greatergood.berkeley.edu
April 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Really listening to someone sends a message of "value". That is powerful.
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Unclench your jaw, relax your shoulders, and take a deep breath.
As you exhale, set an intention for the week ahead: to face difficulties with resilience, to embrace uncertainty with grace, and to be kind to yourself through it all. Trust that you will find your way💙
As you exhale, set an intention for the week ahead: to face difficulties with resilience, to embrace uncertainty with grace, and to be kind to yourself through it all. Trust that you will find your way💙
February 3, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Unclench your jaw, relax your shoulders, and take a deep breath.
As you exhale, set an intention for the week ahead: to face difficulties with resilience, to embrace uncertainty with grace, and to be kind to yourself through it all. Trust that you will find your way💙
As you exhale, set an intention for the week ahead: to face difficulties with resilience, to embrace uncertainty with grace, and to be kind to yourself through it all. Trust that you will find your way💙
Celebrate small wins: Recognize and appreciate your progress, no matter how small. This builds confidence and motivation.
January 31, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Celebrate small wins: Recognize and appreciate your progress, no matter how small. This builds confidence and motivation.
Anger is a valid and natural emotion, just like joy, sadness, or fear. It’s a signal that something matters to you—perhaps a boundary was crossed, an injustice occurred, or a need went unmet.
January 22, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Anger is a valid and natural emotion, just like joy, sadness, or fear. It’s a signal that something matters to you—perhaps a boundary was crossed, an injustice occurred, or a need went unmet.
Pro Bono Therapy Sessions for First Responders and Others Impacted by #LosAngelesFires
lacpa.memberclicks.net/probono-ther...
Everyone here has a license to practice and is trained.
This list is offered via the California Psychological Association
lacpa.memberclicks.net/probono-ther...
Everyone here has a license to practice and is trained.
This list is offered via the California Psychological Association
ProBono Therapy for First Responders & Others Impacted
lacpa.memberclicks.net
January 14, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Pro Bono Therapy Sessions for First Responders and Others Impacted by #LosAngelesFires
lacpa.memberclicks.net/probono-ther...
Everyone here has a license to practice and is trained.
This list is offered via the California Psychological Association
lacpa.memberclicks.net/probono-ther...
Everyone here has a license to practice and is trained.
This list is offered via the California Psychological Association
Happy New Year!!!! I hope everybody has an amazing year! There’s nothing you cnt do! We have the power to create the life we want & there’s NOTHING anyone can do to take that away from you!!!🎉🥳🎆✨🎇
January 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Happy New Year!!!! I hope everybody has an amazing year! There’s nothing you cnt do! We have the power to create the life we want & there’s NOTHING anyone can do to take that away from you!!!🎉🥳🎆✨🎇
It’s okay if you’re feeling anxious or sad this week.
Remember to let yourself rest, set boundaries, and show yourself the same generosity and care you show others.
Remember to let yourself rest, set boundaries, and show yourself the same generosity and care you show others.
December 24, 2024 at 9:01 PM
It’s okay if you’re feeling anxious or sad this week.
Remember to let yourself rest, set boundaries, and show yourself the same generosity and care you show others.
Remember to let yourself rest, set boundaries, and show yourself the same generosity and care you show others.
Action Tip:
Incorporate stress-reducing activities into your routine, such as going for a walk, practicing yoga, or even spending time in nature.
These practices can help you feel calmer overall, making anger easier to manage when it arises.
December 23, 2024 at 6:15 AM
Action Tip:
Incorporate stress-reducing activities into your routine, such as going for a walk, practicing yoga, or even spending time in nature.
These practices can help you feel calmer overall, making anger easier to manage when it arises.
Engage in Regular Stress Relief Practices
Consistent stress relief techniques can help lower overall frustration and reduce the likelihood of anger.
This could include exercise, journaling, meditation, or even creative hobbies.
Consistent stress relief techniques can help lower overall frustration and reduce the likelihood of anger.
This could include exercise, journaling, meditation, or even creative hobbies.
December 23, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Engage in Regular Stress Relief Practices
Consistent stress relief techniques can help lower overall frustration and reduce the likelihood of anger.
This could include exercise, journaling, meditation, or even creative hobbies.
Consistent stress relief techniques can help lower overall frustration and reduce the likelihood of anger.
This could include exercise, journaling, meditation, or even creative hobbies.
Common Emotions and Their Action Urges
Here’s how emotions often generate specific urges:👊 💥
Anger😤
Purpose: Overcome obstacles or threats to goals.
Urges: Attack, fight, confront, or lash out.
Example: Anger in a disagreement may urge you to yell or act defensively.
Here’s how emotions often generate specific urges:👊 💥
Anger😤
Purpose: Overcome obstacles or threats to goals.
Urges: Attack, fight, confront, or lash out.
Example: Anger in a disagreement may urge you to yell or act defensively.
December 19, 2024 at 5:08 AM
Common Emotions and Their Action Urges
Here’s how emotions often generate specific urges:👊 💥
Anger😤
Purpose: Overcome obstacles or threats to goals.
Urges: Attack, fight, confront, or lash out.
Example: Anger in a disagreement may urge you to yell or act defensively.
Here’s how emotions often generate specific urges:👊 💥
Anger😤
Purpose: Overcome obstacles or threats to goals.
Urges: Attack, fight, confront, or lash out.
Example: Anger in a disagreement may urge you to yell or act defensively.
You’re allowed to set boundaries and express yourself. Your feelings matter, and communicating them calmly is an act of courage and self-respect.
December 18, 2024 at 5:27 PM
You’re allowed to set boundaries and express yourself. Your feelings matter, and communicating them calmly is an act of courage and self-respect.
You have the strength to respond instead of react. Take a deep breath—space between emotion and action can change everything.
December 18, 2024 at 6:59 AM
You have the strength to respond instead of react. Take a deep breath—space between emotion and action can change everything.
Gratitude Reflection
Take a moment to think of three things you are grateful for in the present moment.
Write them down or simply hold them in your mind, appreciating their presence.
Take a moment to think of three things you are grateful for in the present moment.
Write them down or simply hold them in your mind, appreciating their presence.
December 17, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Gratitude Reflection
Take a moment to think of three things you are grateful for in the present moment.
Write them down or simply hold them in your mind, appreciating their presence.
Take a moment to think of three things you are grateful for in the present moment.
Write them down or simply hold them in your mind, appreciating their presence.
You’re human, and feeling anger doesn’t make you “bad” or “wrong.” It makes you real. 💥
December 15, 2024 at 4:12 AM
You’re human, and feeling anger doesn’t make you “bad” or “wrong.” It makes you real. 💥
What’s important is allowing yourself to feel it without shame, recognizing it for what it is, and channeling it in healthy, constructive ways. Anger can be a powerful force for change, both internally and externally, when we listen to it and express it with care.
December 15, 2024 at 4:12 AM
What’s important is allowing yourself to feel it without shame, recognizing it for what it is, and channeling it in healthy, constructive ways. Anger can be a powerful force for change, both internally and externally, when we listen to it and express it with care.
Anger is a valid and natural emotion, just like joy, sadness, or fear. It’s a signal that something matters to you—perhaps a boundary was crossed, an injustice occurred, or a need went unmet.
December 15, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Anger is a valid and natural emotion, just like joy, sadness, or fear. It’s a signal that something matters to you—perhaps a boundary was crossed, an injustice occurred, or a need went unmet.
"Speak when you are angry, and you will make the best speech you will ever regret."
– Ambrose Bierce
– Ambrose Bierce
December 12, 2024 at 9:06 PM
"Speak when you are angry, and you will make the best speech you will ever regret."
– Ambrose Bierce
– Ambrose Bierce
When you’re able to control your anger, you regain power over your emotions and can navigate situations effectively.
Here are strategies:
1. Recognize the Early Signs of Anger
2. Practice Deep Breathing or Mindfulness
3. Reframe Your Thoughts
4. Engage in Regular Stress Relief Practices
Here are strategies:
1. Recognize the Early Signs of Anger
2. Practice Deep Breathing or Mindfulness
3. Reframe Your Thoughts
4. Engage in Regular Stress Relief Practices
December 11, 2024 at 8:54 AM
When you’re able to control your anger, you regain power over your emotions and can navigate situations effectively.
Here are strategies:
1. Recognize the Early Signs of Anger
2. Practice Deep Breathing or Mindfulness
3. Reframe Your Thoughts
4. Engage in Regular Stress Relief Practices
Here are strategies:
1. Recognize the Early Signs of Anger
2. Practice Deep Breathing or Mindfulness
3. Reframe Your Thoughts
4. Engage in Regular Stress Relief Practices
Anger can make you feel as though you’re at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. Learn how to control it.
www.apa.org/topics/anger...
www.apa.org/topics/anger...
Control anger before it controls you
Anger is a normal, healthy response to a threat and may be used for a constructive purpose. When anger becomes uncontrollable or is unexpressed, it may lead to destructive thoughts or actions. Learn how to control it.
www.apa.org
December 11, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Anger can make you feel as though you’re at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. Learn how to control it.
www.apa.org/topics/anger...
www.apa.org/topics/anger...
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Understanding Radical Acceptance and Anger
What Triggers Anger?
Anger often arises when reality clashes with our expectations or values (e.g., unfair treatment, unmet needs, or boundary violations).
Understanding Radical Acceptance and Anger
What Triggers Anger?
Anger often arises when reality clashes with our expectations or values (e.g., unfair treatment, unmet needs, or boundary violations).
December 9, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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Understanding Radical Acceptance and Anger
What Triggers Anger?
Anger often arises when reality clashes with our expectations or values (e.g., unfair treatment, unmet needs, or boundary violations).
Understanding Radical Acceptance and Anger
What Triggers Anger?
Anger often arises when reality clashes with our expectations or values (e.g., unfair treatment, unmet needs, or boundary violations).
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Radical Acceptance Helps
Fighting against what is can intensify anger and prolong distress.
Accepting the situation doesn’t make it right, but it frees mental and emotional energy to focus on what you can control.
Radical Acceptance Helps
Fighting against what is can intensify anger and prolong distress.
Accepting the situation doesn’t make it right, but it frees mental and emotional energy to focus on what you can control.
December 9, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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Radical Acceptance Helps
Fighting against what is can intensify anger and prolong distress.
Accepting the situation doesn’t make it right, but it frees mental and emotional energy to focus on what you can control.
Radical Acceptance Helps
Fighting against what is can intensify anger and prolong distress.
Accepting the situation doesn’t make it right, but it frees mental and emotional energy to focus on what you can control.