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Read more about the article In Defense of our Defense Mechanisms
In defense of defensiveness

In Defense of our Defense Mechanisms

  • Post author:Urim Recovery
  • Post published:June 3, 2022
  • Post category:Attachment/Coping Skills/Neurobiology/Neuroception/Polyvagal Theory/Self-Compassion/Stress
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The journey to self-compassion lies in developing greater tolerance of the body’s defense mechanisms that show up as defensiveness.

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Read more about the article Preparing for Trauma Work in Therapy
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Preparing for Trauma Work in Therapy

  • Post author:Urim Recovery
  • Post published:June 2, 2022
  • Post category:Anxiety/Coping Skills/PTSD/Trauma
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If you want to prepare for therapy, one of the best things you can do prior to your session is to do some background reading on how trauma manifests and about the therapeutic approach decided upon by you and your therapist.

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Read more about the article Destigmatizing Mental Health Services

Destigmatizing Mental Health Services

  • Post author:Urim Recovery
  • Post published:April 12, 2021
  • Post category:Identity/Mixed-Race/PTSD/Racism/Stress/Third Culture Kids/Trauma
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So much has been said in 2020 about destigmatizing or decolonizing mental health services, but what do we really mean? It's an opportunity to step back and consider how as providers we send subtle and not so subtle messages regarding normalcy.

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Read more about the article Retreat as Part of Your Self-Care Package

Retreat as Part of Your Self-Care Package

  • Post author:Urim Recovery
  • Post published:June 17, 2020
  • Post category:Anxiety/Coping Skills/Covid-19/Lifestyle/Mindfulness/Trauma
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Retreating is a form of wisdom and an act of self-care to feed the soul, body and mind.

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Read more about the article Shame as a Defense to Uncertainty

Shame as a Defense to Uncertainty

  • Post author:Urim Recovery
  • Post published:June 7, 2020
  • Post category:Covid-19/Shame
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Shaming is a way to deflect attention away from personal discomfort and emotional pain.

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Read more about the article Self-Compassion and Self-Judgment

Self-Compassion and Self-Judgment

  • Post author:Urim Recovery
  • Post published:June 4, 2020
  • Post category:Depression/Mindfulness/Self-Compassion/Self-Esteem/Trauma
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Self-compassion is an import from Buddhist psychology that works well with mindfulness to calm our inner critic.

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Read more about the article Letting Fear Run Amok During Covid-19

Letting Fear Run Amok During Covid-19

  • Post author:Urim Recovery
  • Post published:June 3, 2020
  • Post category:Anxiety/Coping Skills/Covid-19/Trauma
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We're wired for all the things that promote survival and anxiety is one of them. Where does fear mongering go overboard?

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