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How To Improve Emotional Intelligence Through Training
Some of the most inspiring moments in therapy are when clients share their emotional success stories, examples of the hard work they’ve put into their [...]
33 Music Therapy Activities, Interventions & Tools
Sometimes the right music can say what words cannot. I grew up in a musical family, and music continued serving a role years later in [...]
How Emotional Support Animals Promote Mental Health
Many of us will have experienced a soothing sense of calm when hugging a much-loved pet. Petting your cat or dog stimulates the release of [...]
What Are the Benefits of Music Therapy?
Music has the power to boost the intensity of existing moments and stir deep emotions while helping us recall and relive meaningful memories (Solanki et [...]
Enhancing Collaboration In The Workplace: 5 Strategies
Groups form naturally in all walks of life: from friendship groups to sports clubs, from families to workplace teams. These connections punctuate our daily lives, [...]
15 Fun Goal-Setting Activities for Students & Kids
Setting and achieving goals is a vital part of being human. If we’re not working toward something, we can struggle with feelings of uncertainty and [...]
How to Express Gratitude: 20+ Creative Ways to Say Thank You
Gratitude should always be expressed, whether big or small. After they’d been married 40 years, I gifted my parents a trip to the beautiful European [...]
Drama Therapy: How Storytelling Can Promote Healing
If you’ve ever participated in drama or theater before, you might be familiar with the cathartic release that drama can facilitate. Actors commonly shed tears [...]
17 Best Mindfulness Trainings & Certifications
While mindfulness has roots in ancient contemplative practices more than 2,500 years old, the boom in secular mindfulness training began in the 1990s following the [...]
How to Engage Clients in Therapy
Both clinicians and clients seek therapy with the hope of a positive experience. This might include reaching specific goals, learning new skills, self-discovery, and growth. [...]