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Posts tagged “self-care”

  • Avoidance: What it is and Why it Isn’t Helpful

    By Erika Stewart Wheelhouse, MA, LMHC · Dec 30, 2020 · Self Care, Take This

    Poking the Pillsbury Dough Boy and poking a sleeping bear do not carry the same level of risk.  With one, there might some be giggling and perhaps even cinnamon rolls. …

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  • Video Game Development Crisis Conference Video Series

    By Dan Hevia · Jul 10, 2020 · News, Self Care, Take This

    In April and May, Take This and the IGDA partnered to produce a webinar series and virtual conference focused on management, self-care, and technical resources for companies working through crisis.…

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  • Leeches and Loneliness

    By Dr. Sarah Hays · May 21, 2020 · Helping Yourself, Social Skills, Take This

    Sometimes in social situations, we can feel lonely even among other people. Now that we’re socially isolating, it’s even more true.  I’m sure you’ve experienced this in the grocery store…

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  • When is Fear Healthy?

    By Dr. Raffael Boccamazzo · Apr 1, 2020 · COVID, Helping Yourself, News, Self Care, Take This

    When we think about it, all our emotions serve a purpose. Fear is no exception, even though it’s generally unpleasant.  In the simplest terms, fear keeps us safe – at…

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  • The Social and Emotional Benefits of Playing Online Games

    By Dr. Rachel Kowert · Nov 14, 2019 · Helping Friends, Helping Yourself, Research, Self Care, Take This, Video Games

    By Rachel Kowert We all know the stereotype of the socially inept, basement dwelling online gamer. You know, overweight male player with no friends that lives with their parents until…

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  • Self-Care and Streaming: Taking Time Off

    By Dr. Raffael Boccamazzo · Jul 24, 2018 · Helping Yourself, Self Care

    Popular YouTube creator Jacksepticeye recently announced that he is taking a break. He cited several reasons, including finding less joy in creating videos, fears of diminished quality of his work,…

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  • Want to Build a Habit? ‘How to ADHD’ Goes Back in Time to Help

    By Nissa Campbell · Mar 12, 2018 · Helping Yourself

    Habit building is never easy. It requires persistence, resilience, and a whole lot of planning to do it right. And for some of us, that can be a lot to…

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  • Struggling With Perfectionism? Self-Compassion May Help

    By Nissa Campbell · Mar 6, 2018 · Helping Yourself

    Perfectionism doesn’t sound like much of a problem if you haven’t struggled with it. Someone wants to do things too well? Big deal, right? But perfectionism isn’t the same as…

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