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Surrey veteran firefighter Steve Serbic has written an incredible memoir about his life and experiences with his mental health. He's also donating $10 of each s...ale to HeadsUpGuys and we're so thankful. Go grab a copy today https://books.friesenpress.com///Steve-Serbic-The-Unbroken https://bc.ctvnews.ca/you-re-not-alone-veteran-surrey-firef

One study last year analyzing more than 11,000 9- and 10-year-olds in the United States found that 1.3 percent reported they had tried to kill themselves, while... 9.1 percent reported engaging in self-harm. It also concluded that family conflict and financial adversity were significantly associated with suicidal thoughts in these children. https://www.nbcnews.com//suicidal-thoughts-are-increasing-

"The people around you can only help if you tell them the truth. Share your emotions. You are not alone." Jason Wood from Orthorexia Bites shares his story abo...ut his battle against Orthorexia and Depression and what helped him overcome them. https://headsupguys.org/jason-orthorexia-depression/

A 26-year-old student who sends a message to his teacher to explain that he will be absent from the course because he has not found anyone to keep his five-mont...h-old daughter. Nathan Alexander, 34, a math professor at Morehouse College (Atlanta) responds to his student by saying: "If that's the problem, take her to class." Upon arriving in the classroom, the teacher offered to take the child so that his student could devote himself entirely to the course. The teacher held the child throughout the lesson and even after, when he answered the students questions. The photo posted on social media network. Internet users congratulated the teacher who not only teaches math, but also compassion, Kindness & Generousity towards others. #56blackmen / Let’s change the narrative for life. #ubuntu #werisetogether #ittakesavillage

https://www.tricitynews.com//i-could-have-died-how-a-coqui

Grateful for our awkward, brave and kind community. Happy holidays, friends. Be tender with yourselves and each other during this difficult season. xo, BB

This poem is stunning. Just wanted to share it. It is used in the Reform Jewish liturgy, as an optional reading, before Kaddish Every once in a while, a poem o...r song is so well constructed, so clearly conveys the authors meaning and is so precisely expressive that it becomes something of an anthem. The poem below, Epitaph, was written by Merrit Malloy and as one of those poems, has become a staple of funeral and memorial servicesfor good reason. Epitaph - By Merrit Malloy When I die Give what’s left of me away To children And old men that wait to die. And if you need to cry, Cry for your brother Walking the street beside you. And when you need me, Put your arms Around anyone And give them What you need to give to me. I want to leave you something, Something better Than words Or sounds. Look for me In the people I’ve known Or loved, And if you cannot give me away, At least let me live on in your eyes And not your mind. You can love me most By letting Hands touch hands, By letting bodies touch bodies, And by letting go Of children That need to be free. Love doesn’t die, People do. So, when all that’s left of me Is love, Give me away.

https://www.squamishchief.com//what-if-co-parents-can-t-ag

We can't ensure that everyone with a Masters degree will become a good counsellor, but we can ensure that we are held accountable to a regulatory body. And we can differentiate ourselves from 'trauma coaches' so the public has the tools to make an informed decision.

Anger is no fun but it can signal to us that we need to make an important change.

The smarter you are, the more people judge you

In this current age of misinformation, conspiracy theories have become common place. "Some of the psychological quirks that are thought to drive belief in conspiracy theories include need for uniqueness and needs for certainty, closure, and control that are especially salient during times of crisis. Conspiracy theories offer answers to questions about events when explanations are lacking." https://www.psychologytoday.com//the-psychological-needs-q

This. Hits. Hard. The inability to receive support from others is a trauma response. Your I don’t need anyone, I’ll just do it all myself conditioning i...s a survival tactic. And you needed it to shield your heart from abuse, neglect, betrayal, and disappointment from those who could not or would not be there for you. From the parent who was absent and abandoned you by choice or the parent who was never home from working three jobs to feed and house you. From the lovers who offered sexual intimacy but never offered a safe haven that honored your heart. From the friendships and family who ALWAYS took more than they ever gave. From all the situations when someone told you we’re in this together or I got you then abandoned you, leaving you to pick up the pieces when shit got real, leaving you to handle your part and their part, too. From all the lies and all the betrayals. You learned along the way that you just couldn’t really trust people. Or that you could trust people, but only up to a certain point. Extreme-independence IS. A. TRUST. ISSUE. You learnt: if I don’t put myself in a situation where I rely on someone, I won’t have to be disappointed when they don’t show up for me, or when they drop the ball... because they will ALWAYS drop the ball EVENTUALLY right? You may even have been intentionally taught this protection strategy by generations of hurt ancestors who came before you. Extreme-independence is a preemptive strike against heartbreak. So, you don’t trust anyone. And you don’t trust yourself, either, to choose people. To trust is to hope, to trust is to be vulnerable. Never again, you vow. But no matter how you dress it up and display it proudly to make it seem like this level of independence is what you always wanted to be, in truth it’s your wounded, scarred, broken heart behind a protective brick wall. Impenetrable. Nothing gets in. No hurt gets in. But no love gets in either. Fortresses and armor are for those in battle, or who believe the battle is coming. It’s a trauma response. The good news is trauma that is acknowledged is trauma that can be healed. You are worthy of having support. You are worthy of having true partnership. You are worthy of love. You are worthy of having your heart held. You are worthy to be adored. You are worthy to be cherished. You are worthy to have someone say, You rest. I got this. And actually deliver on that promise. You are worthy to receive. You are worthy to receive. You are worthy. You don’t have to earn it. You don’t have to prove it. You don’t have to bargain for it. You don’t have to beg for it. You are worthy. Worthy. Simply because you exist. -Jamila White, @inspiredjamila

It's important that men talk about their mental health too. (Via: BBC One)

What does anxiety look like for kids? What does it feel like? Learn strategies on how to connect with kids and youth and attend the FREE FamilySmart "In the Know" session on Nov 16 at 4:30pm. Registration is required: https://familysmart.ca/.ca/itk

Interesting new research is coming out on the Vulnerable Narcissist and Shame. https://www.psychologytoday.com//6-signs-you-might-be-vuln

I thought this thread was so good, Im sharing it as screenshots instead of threadroll. Trust the magic, take a breath and pause. Link to the thread on Twitter: https://twitter.com/profaishaah/status/1307697965260328961

This infographic was adapted based on ideas from Paul Gilbert, PhD. When his clients feel unbalanced, Paul helps them understand the three types of emotional re...gulation systems. Threat System Drive System Soothing System This infographic may be useful to show to your client to help illustrate how these systems can get out of balance. See more

Young men are less likely to complete their education, enter the workforce, and become independent adults than their female peers. Here's the toll that takes on their mental health.

Donations needed at our Drop-in Centre! Our biggest needs right now are toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, and toothpaste). We are also still in need of reusable masks. For all donation details, including drop-off hours, please visit our website: https://dewc.ca/donation-faq

The incredible story of Hilde Back and Chris Mburu shows how even small acts of kindness can touch many lives in ways entirely unforeseen. When she was a girl, ...a stranger's kindness saved Hilde Back's life by helping her to escape to Sweden from Nazi Germany where both her parents died in concentration camps. Back eventually became a teacher and, remembering her days as a Jewish girl in Germany when she was denied the opportunity to attend school under the Nazi Nuremburg Laws, she decided to pay for the education of a child who would otherwise not have a chance to go to school. The child she sponsored was Chris Mburu. Mburu grew up in a poor family in rural Kenya whose family could not afford to pay the small tuition fee required for children to continue their studies beyond elementary school. Due to his excellent grades, he was selected for participation in a Swedish sponsorship program and Hilde Back paid his way through secondary school. Mburu excelled in school and went on to earn degrees from the University of Nairobi and Harvard Law School. In order to help other talented children from poor families continue their studies at secondary school, Mburu created a foundation in 2001. With the support of the Swedish Ambassador in Kenya, Mburu was able to track down the benefactor who had transformed his life and named the foundation in her honor: The Hilde Back Education Fund. Back's small act of kindness grew in ways that she never could have imagined -- The Fund has now helped over 835 children in Kenya continue their studies and her sponsored child has gone on to become an attorney and human rights advocate for the United Nations. In 2012, Back had the opportunity to travel to Kenya with Mburu and celebrate her 90th birthday by meeting many of the children whose lives have been changed by the foundation that bears her name. To learn more about the Hilde Back Education Fund and how to support their work, visit http://hildebackeducationfund.com/ Hilde and Chris' inspiring story is told in the powerful documentary, "A Small Act" -- which is available on DVD at https://amzn.to/3l5L9D1 or can be streamed at https://amzn.to/3aKrC6e For two inspiring Mighty Girl stories that show how even a small act of kindness can bloom into something much greater, we recommend "Plant a Kiss" for ages 3 to 8 (https://www.amightygirl.com/plant-a-kiss) and "Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed" for ages 4 to 8 (https://www.amightygirl.com/ordinary-mary) For more picture books about the importance of kindness, check out our blog post, "25 Children's Books That Teach Kids to Be Kind," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=19359 And, for two stories that recount escapes during WWII similar to that made by Hilde Back to Sweden, we recommend the picture book "The Whispering Town" for ages 5 to 9 (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-whispering-town) and the Newbery Award-winning novel "Number the Stars" for ages 9 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/number-the-stars)

While its not useful to drown in despair its important to leave room for the experience and expression of the whole range of emotions that make us human.

COVID-19 has reawakened Americas spirit of misdirected anxiety, inspiring businesses and families to obsess over risk-reduction rituals that make us feel safer... but dont actually do much to reduce riskeven as more dangerous activities are still allowed. This is hygiene theater. https://www.theatlantic.com//scourge-hygiene-thea/614599/

Biigajiiskaan Indigenous Pathways to Mental Wellness will provide culturally safe and specialized care for Indigenous people with serious mental illness, addictions and concurrent disorders.

The thing that was really helpful for me as a parent was seeing the negative impacts of social isolation, and how when I could manage letting go a bit seeing how relaxed and how joyous they felt when they were able to see friends, she said.

Accepting ones imperfections is associated with lower rates of depression, anxiety, and psychological stress. But new research indicates that women who suffer abuse or neglect in childhood tend to be more fearful of relating to themselves in this way.

A new story up on our website, here is Chris' story. "Ask for help. My entire journey with anxiety and depression over the last 20 years all started to change w...hen I asked for help. And from that point I started to assemble the pieces of the puzzle that would lead me to healthier decisions and mindfulness." https://headsupguys.org/music-depression-chris/

My entire emotional range from the mouths of children. Source: https://www.instagram.com/livefromsnacktime/ EDIT: I had no idea these would take off quite the ...way they have. Please, if you like these, you should definitely visit the Instagram link or Live From Snack Time. They have even more great stuff! See more