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Posts tagged “self-care”

  • When is Fear Healthy?

    By  Dr. Raffael Boccamazzo · Apr 1, 2020 · COVID, Support

    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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  • 5 Ways to Self-Care While Social Distancing

    By  Dr. Denisse Morales · Mar 27, 2020 · COVID, Support

    Social distancing means we keep a physical distance from others, we don’t hang out as frequently, and we certainly don’t gather in groups. Though it doesn’t necessarily mean isolation, it…

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  • The Social and Emotional Benefits of Playing Online Games

    By  Rachel Kowert, PhD · Nov 14, 2019 · Expert Content, Research, Video Games

    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 middle age and…

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  • Take This, IGDA, and IGDAF Statement on Recent Events

    By  Take This · Sep 4, 2019 · Announcements, Events

    Take This, IGDA, and IGDAF Statement on Recent Events Video game organizations seek to create safer, more inclusive environments SEATTLE, WA – September 4, 2019 — In this past week,…

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  • Self-Care and Streaming: Taking Time Off

    By  Dr. Raffael Boccamazzo · Jul 24, 2018 · Expert Content, Support, Video Games

    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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  • 12 Days of Self Care: We’ll Get This Process Streamlined to Perfection…ish

    By  Dr. Raffael Boccamazzo · Dec 31, 2017 · Expert Content, Support

    On the final day of our 12 Days of Self-Care series, Take This clinical director Dr. B reminds us to move away from unhealthy perfectionism as we enter the new…

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  • 12 Days of Self Care: Sticking With Your Goals

    By  Take This, and Melissa Merlino, LMSW · Dec 30, 2017 · Expert Content, Support

    On the eleventh day of our 12 Days of Self-Care series, Melissa Merlino, LMSW, lays out some of the biggest barriers to achieving our goals. For more helpful tips on coping…

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  • 12 Days of Self Care: Building Healthy Habits With an Unhealthy Brain

    By  Nissa Campbell · Dec 29, 2017 · Expert Content, Support

    On the tenth day of our 12 Days of Self-Care series, Take This website editor Nissa Campbell shares her personal experience with building healthy habits while dealing with depression and…

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