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Oct 1, 2021

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12 Unexpected Pick-Me-Up Practices for When You’re Feeling Down

These techniques may sound silly, but they are surprisingly effective at pulling you out of a slump

Oct 1, 2021

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Oct 1, 2021

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Unraveling? Your Stress Levels Are Likely Beyond Your ‘Window of Tolerance’

Tips to reset your brain and body when everything feels impossible

Sep 21, 2020

Unraveling? Your Stress Levels Are Likely Beyond Your ‘Window of Tolerance’

Sep 21, 2020

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To De-Stress Before the Election, Try the “Titration” Method

How to open and close the tap on difficult emotions

Oct 27, 2020

To De-Stress Before the Election, Try the “Titration” Method

Oct 27, 2020

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7 Surprising Breathing Exercises to Instantly Reduce Stress

Conscious breathing, cellular breathing, and other easy techniques to feel calmer

Nov 4, 2020

7 Surprising Breathing Exercises to Instantly Reduce Stress

Nov 4, 2020

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When It Comes to Painful Emotions, Don’t Think — Just Feel

Some things are just sad

Jan 8, 2021

When It Comes to Painful Emotions, Don’t Think — Just Feel

Jan 8, 2021

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Yes, You Can Get Instant Relief For Anxiety

Turns out humans are designed for it.

Feb 28, 2021

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Feb 28, 2021

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Is It a Panic Attack or Anxiety?

A therapist explains how to distinguish between the two

Apr 1, 2021

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Apr 1, 2021

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11 Simple Practices for Keeping Your Cool During Conflict

Yes, they actually work.

May 21, 2021

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May 21, 2021

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‘Tapping’ Your Way to Calm Can Happen in 5 Minutes With 5 Steps

New research shows the ‘tapping’ technique reduces anxiety, depression, and PTSD

May 24, 2021

‘Tapping’ Your Way to Calm Can Happen in 5 Minutes With 5 Steps

May 24, 2021

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New Research Could Improve Treatments for PTSD

Sweeping new studies shed light on the underlying mechanisms of posttraumatic stress disorder

Jun 11, 2021

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Jun 11, 2021

Michele DeMarco, PhD

Michele DeMarco, PhD

Award-winning writer, therapist, clinical ethicist, and researcher specializing in moral injury. I talk about the stuff many won’t. micheledemarco.com

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