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Do you want to raise mentally strong children? Why must you let your children struggle sometimes? According to psychotherapist Amy Morin, parents must push past their instincts to coddle their children and fix their problems for them. Children must learn to experience pain, make mistakes, cope with discomfort, and work through their emotions. Here are four things you can do to raise strong children.
How do societal norms perpetuate unhealthy standards? Where do “abnormal” behaviors stem from? Are the mind and body one? In The Myth of Normal, physician and trauma expert Gabor Maté says that there is no such thing as normal when it comes to health and behaviors. Maté argues that the biomedical model fails to understand health holistically. Here’s why “abnormal” behaviors are actually normal responses to one’s environment.
Do you expect perfection from your child? How much responsibility should children carry? What are effective forms of discipline? Managing expectations for parents and children can be difficult. Sometimes, what seems like the obvious course of action isn’t the most effective. Continue reading for advice from psychotherapist Amy Morin.
How does emotional trauma impact our physical health? Where does trama stem from? Gabor Maté, a physician and trauma expert, explains that there is no such thing as a “normal” person. Instead, most of us are shaped by the emotional trauma we carry. Not every trauma is straightforward either, trauma can also stem from unmet needs. Keep reading to learn about the roots and impacts of trauma, according to Maté.
Do you feel guilty when you don’t give your child something they want? How can you raise selfless children? According to psychotherapist Amy Morin, overindulging parents do more harm to their children than good. Even if the intentions are good, giving your child everything they want will turn them into a self-centered adult one day. Here’s why you shouldn’t feel guilty for telling your child “no.”
What role does society play in trauma? What social conditions can harm your physical and mental health? In his book The Myth of Normal, Gabor Maté describes how certain deeply ingrained structures in Western society like racism, misogyny, and capitalism instill and reinforce trauma. These factors don’t just shape our societies—they have tangible, harmful effects on our physical and mental health. Here’s a look at the role that society can play in trauma.
How is the biopsychosocial model of health different from the biomedical model? What holistic healing practices can you try? Physician and trauma expert Gabor Maté says that the biopsychosocial model is much more effective than the traditional biomedical model when it comes to healthcare. The biopsychosocial model takes thoughts, feelings, social interactions, and environment into account when it comes to health. Here’s Maté’s argument for the biopsychosocial model for health and healing.
What are the most common regrets people have on their deathbeds? How can we learn from their regrets and mistakes? In The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, a book by palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware, she shares the most common regrets her patients expressed in their final weeks. By learning from her patients’ reflections, you can gain clarity on what truly matters and make positive changes before it’s too late. Continue reading to learn why these regrets are so common and how to avoid them in our overview of Ware’s book.
What are the top deathbed regrets that people have about themselves? What can you do now to avoid those regrets? Palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware shared the most common deathbed regrets she heard during her career. Those regrets included not living authentically and not prioritizing happiness. Here’s what Ware had to say about them, and how to avoid them.
Do you live authentically, or for others? Why is authentic living so important to happiness? Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse, shares that one of the biggest regrets people have on their deathbed is not living an authentic life. She also provides insights into how to live more authentically in a judgemental world. Continue reading for Ware’s life-changing advice.