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October 2017

7 Ways Trauma Victims Feel Stuck & Ways To Move On [blogs.psychcentral.com]

Have you ever experienced a traumatic situation? Trauma is a powerful word. Many people almost stagger when I mention that I believe they have experienced “trauma.” When clients hear me label some of their most disturbing and unhealthy experiences as “trauma” they look puzzled. Interestingly, some of my previous clients have come into my office already labeling their experiences as traumatic and seemed to be fully aware of the fact that they have experienced trauma. But a select few shy away...

The Museum Grappling With the Future of Black America [theatlantic.com]

“It is an act of patriotism to understand where we’ve been.” So said President Barack Obama during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), which celebrated its one-year anniversary on September 24. “This,” Obama had continued, “is the place to understand how protest and love of country don’t merely coexist, but inform each other.” His words feel eerily prescient given the national news of the past week—a week...

Municipal Courts' War on Poor People, Explained [citylab.com]

It was the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into the Ferguson Police Department after an officer killed Michael Brown in 2014 that “awakened” the federal government and much of the general public to the burden of municipal fines and fees, issued for everything from traffic violations, to mismatched curtains, to court costs. When people can’t afford to pay these fees, they end up with criminal warrants, drivers’ license suspensions, and even end up in jail. The Justice Department’s...

The Purpose of Education—According to Students [theatlantic.com]

Radio Atlantic recently examined a question that underpins many, if not most, debates about education in the U.S.: What are public schools for? Increasingly, it seems, American parents expect schools to first and foremost serve as pipelines into the workforce—places where kids develop the skills they need to get into a good college, land a good job, and ultimately have a leg up in society. For those parents, consistently low test scores are evidence that the country’s education system is...

The Wrong Way to Fight Gangs [nytimes.com]

Oakland, Calif. — Young migrants from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador come to this country fleeing violence and lives that are often dictated by savage gangs. It’s expensive to get here. They often arrive with thousands of dollars of high-interest debt and little or no English skills. And they face an administration that insists that they are gangsters bringing bloodshed and gang warfare to American cities. In fact, these young people are often fleeing gangs. And the challenges they face...

How to Set Boundaries When You Are a Highly Sensitive Person [blogs.psychcentral.com]

Highly Sensitive People are intuitive, feel things deeply, and can be easily overwhelmed. High sensitivity is a wonderful trait, but it does come with some challenges. One particular challenge is setting boundaries. April Snow, a psychotherapist specializing in helping Highly Sensitive People understand and meet their unique needs, wrote this article to provide us with some practical strategies for setting boundaries. How often do you accommodate requests from friends or loved ones despite...

The Future of Education: Mindful Classrooms [mindful.org]

A new Guide by mindful.org: What can you d to bring mindfulness into your child’s school? What are the best strategies, practices, and resources to implement a mindfulness program? Implementing a school-wide mindfulness program can take several years, so create a well-thought-out plan that includes presenting programming to parents and faculty. Be patient— making changes in schools can be a lengthy process. [To check out this guide, go to...

Empathy and compassion....We need to think about what happened, not what is wrong!

by Commissioner Bill Hall, Lincoln County Oregon I want to tell you about a young man whose story touches so many things that are important to me--honoring veterans, helping the homeless, treating addictions. He's a Lincoln County native who came from the most loving, supportive family you could imagine. Did well in school. Honorably served in Afghanistan. He was riding in a Humvee like this that ran over an IED that went off. Complained of back pain. Was given opioid pain killers and sent...

Find Your Soul Tribe (wakeup-world.com)

What Is a Soul Tribe? A Soul Tribe is a group of heart-centered individuals who are walking the spiritual path together, at various stages in our journeys, coming together with the intention of marrying Practice and Purpose. Many communities gather together to engage in spiritual practice—through meditation, prayer, yoga, dance, singing, and praise. Other communities organize around an activist cause, like saving the rainforests or civil rights. Our intention as a Soul Tribe is to bring the...

 
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