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8 ways group therapy is awesome, organized messes
Dr. Tony Beliz just spoke about threat assessment for school violence, and he touched a few points about connection that I'd like to address. He's been in the field longer than I've been an adult, so his experience gives insight into the current state of education and quality of life our children are experiencing.
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The Myth of the Starving Artist, Organized Messes
I heard a couple talking about writers and their perceptions of having a story to tell.
The man said, "Can you believe they're that pompous? To think that your story is so important. Look at me! I'm a sad artist! Read my story!"
The woman nodded her head, and said, "I know, right? They're so whiny, and think they're so special."
I ate my ravioli, and thought of my response to their words.
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Fostering creativity in the classroom, organized messes
As a kid, I often stared into the night sky immersed in the beauty of the stars. I thought about constellations and wondered if the moon was made of cheese. I also daydreamed about alien life and the potential future of humanity. It just seemed very possible that one day, the collective human culture could transcend the suffering and unnecessary corruption it currently experiences. These were my thoughts in elementary school.
Read moreAs a school counselor intern, I'm surrounded by (700-800) hundreds of children a week. Sometimes our interactions are brief. With the culture of the school, and a greater openness to counseling or support staff, I'm able to engage with classrooms more fluidly. Some interventions are simply being visible to students in need of structure. Other times, in-class support can help some students focus more on positive tasks. And there is always individual and group support outside of class.
Read moreThe Oceanic Feeling or Oceanic Experience may occur when large groups of people are united under one space. Feelings of awe and interconnectedness with the cosmos often describe this effect. Increased compassion or feelings of love for one's fellow human may also accompany the oceanic feeling. This effect often is associated with religion, and can also occur during large music events.
Have you been to huge concerts or electronic dance music (edm) events before?
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Why is it that some people can easily ask for support when others struggle acknowledging the need for others? There may be countless underlying factors that contribute to this trait, and some may be the following:
Read moreMy partner is not a person of many words (INFJ <3). Today though, he said something that made me feel very appreciated and special. He said, "I choose to be with you." It made me smile the biggest smile, and I felt warm all over. Those were his words, and in my mind I thought:
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This year is coming to a close. Many of us give ourselves permission to start fresh once the new year begins. For those of you who seek a new beginning, I hope the journey is accompanied with love and encouragement. For each person (and myself!), I wish many things for the upcoming year:
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An unhappy fact about human psychology is probably at work here, which makes it hard to abolish lies once they have escaped into the world: We seem to be predisposed to remember statements as true even after they have been disconfirmed. For instance, if a rumor spreads that a famous politician once fainted during a campaign speech, and the story is later revealed to be false, some significant percentage of people will recall it as true--even if they were first exposed to it in the very context of its debunking. In psychology, this is known as the "illusory truth effect." Familiarity breeds credence.
Sam Harris, Lying, p.38Read more
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Boonie Sripom, MA
Life Coach & Speaker organizedmesses@gmail.com
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