Category: Emotion Regulation
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A Framework for Trauma Recovery
Eight principles for recovery from trauma, informed by my 25 years of clinical work helping people heal from childhood adversity and critical incidents.
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Filtering: Why We Focus on the Negative
Uncover why we focus on negative thoughts and its impact on our mind and body. Learn to break the cycle of negative thinking.
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Become an Emotional Troubleshooter
Emotions can feel overwhelming, but they’re also signals guiding us toward solutions.
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Using CBT to Apply Ancient Wisdom to Modern Life
Discover how ancient Buddhist principles blend with modern cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and bring greater peace into daily life.
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Overcoming Outrage Addiction
Outrage is everywhere today — in the news, on social media, and even in daily conversations. While anger can sometimes spark positive change, it can also become addictive and damaging to our mental health. In this post, Dr. Christine Dickson explains what outrage addiction is, why it’s harmful, and how you can break free to…
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6 Morning Rituals to Win the Day
A mindful morning routine can do more than boost productivity — it sets the tone for calm, focus, and balance throughout your day. In this post, Dr. Christine Dickson shares practical steps for creating sustainable rituals that reduce decision fatigue, energize your body, and cultivate gratitude, so you can start each morning with purpose and…
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Physical Therapy Exercises for Stress & Anxiety
Stress and anxiety often show up in the body as tension, pain, and poor posture — but simple physical therapy exercises can help break the cycle. In this post, Dr. Christine Dickson explains how defensive body posture contributes to stress and shares three powerful exercises, including Wall Angels, that release tension, improve posture, and restore…
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Harnessing Positive Affirmations as a Grounding Technique
Positive affirmations are more than feel-good phrases — they are powerful grounding tools that can reduce stress, rewire negative thought patterns, and build confidence. In this post, Dr. Christine Dickson shares how affirmations work, why they matter, and how to use them daily to cultivate resilience, peace, and self-belief.
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Go on a Low-Information Diet
In a world overflowing with news, emails, and social media, information overload can drain our energy and increase stress. In this post, Dr. Christine Dickson explains the concept of the “low-information diet” and offers practical strategies to reduce overwhelm, focus on what truly matters, and create a calmer, more mindful life.
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How to Manage Anxiety
Anxiety is a pervasive experience that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed, and disconnected from ourselves and others. However, as my favorite author Brené Brown reminds us, we have the power to transform our anxiety into resilience by cultivating a wholehearted approach to life. Here are some strategies that can help us manage anxiety and…