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Fired or Laid Off? How to Cope with the Emotional Fallout

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health, Uncategorized

WORKLESS I miss your morning greetingsrewards throughout my daythe challenges your scripts imposethe benefits you paid Bestowing incentives for bonusrewarding each year with a raiseenriching each hour – perfecting each taskapplauding my genius through praise All I could be you challengedyou broadened my outlook my viewsprovided food, clothing, and sheltermy dreams and ambitions infused In …

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Exploring Different Types of Intimacy: Beyond the Bedroom

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There is a common myth that men require more sex than women, while women seek more intimacy than men. This widespread belief, though unfounded, has contributed to damaging, and even destroying, relationships. Statistics show that 20% of men and 13% of women cheat, yet less than half of those cases are driven by sexual dissatisfaction …

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Understanding Dyspraxia: A Comprehensive Guide

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Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is a neurological condition that affects coordination and movement. While it does not impact intelligence, it can significantly influence daily activities and academic performance. Understanding dyspraxia is crucial for those affected, as well as for educators, parents, and healthcare providers who support them. What is Dyspraxia? Dyspraxia …

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A Closer Look at Obsessive Passion and Its Impact on Mental Well-being

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Passion is a driving force, an intense enthusiasm, a strong motivation, and perpetual interest of which a person spends a lifetime pursuing – unless they don’t have the time, the money, the knowledge, or the skills. The much used quote, “It’s a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together” is inspiring, yet …

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The Mental Health Crisis Among Teen Girls: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know

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Every time you turn on the news, pick up a paper or magazine, or login on to a computer, you see an article referencing teen girl’s mental health. “American Teen Girls Are in Crisis,” or “The Crisis In American Girlhood.” The Washington Post on February 17, 2023, wrote: “Stark findings on the pervasive sadness, suicidal …

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