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How to use Self-Compassion to Quiet your Inner Critic

November 21, 2022

You know that saying that goes, “You are your own worst critic”? Begin to build a new habitof self-compassion by trying out a couple of these self-compassion practices
What we can learn from indigenous Mexican healer, Maria Sabina Magdalena Garcia

October 7, 2022

What we can learn from the wisdom of indigenous Mexican healer, Maria Sabina Magdalena Garcia
3 Simple Ways to Access Inner Calm & Resilience

August 20, 2022

Here are 3 simple ways to help you navigate daily stressors or life challenges and tap into the deep reservoir of calmness and resilience for yourself and those around you.
How to quick-start your mindfulness practice today

August 12, 2022

It might seem intimidating to get started with a mindfulness practice. Just know that’s why it is called a ‘practice’. Just like how many of us grew up not knowing how to surf or ride a bike and had to practice, mindfulness is also a practice. It is a skill that can be learned and…
How do I connect with Nature?: A Decolonized Approach

August 9, 2022

When I am in nature, I feel connected to something bigger than myself, I connect to awe, presence, harmony, balance, power, and a sense of belonging. I truly feel that Nature is healing for mind, body, and soul. Now, I could list scholarly articles and research on the benefits of being in nature, however, in…

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Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and current Ph.D. Student at the School of Social Welfare at the University of California, Berkeley.

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