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Bad Bunny… the Unexpected Cure for Problematic Porn Use?

When Bad Bunny went live for his concert “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí”, millions around the world tuned in. But something else surprising happened that night: Pornhub traffic dropped by 13.4% globally, and in Puerto Rico, it dropped by more than 20%. For one night, millions of people chose music, energy, and connection over scrolling through content alone.

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Laughter Does the Body Good — Literally!

You may have heard advice from friends, family and/or mental health professionals to try things like taking a walk, exercising, deep breathing, taking a bath, meditating, or drinking herbal tea. Each of these can be super helpful in a moment, and as an on-going self-care habit. I’d like to also highlight another stress-reducing, life-affirming, joyful practice that sometimes gets overlooked as an option. Laughing.

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Responding With Strength and Compassion in Stressful Moments: 5 Tools for Parents, Caregivers, and Partners 

If you’ve ever lashed out in frustration and then thought, “That’s not the parent or partner I want to be,” you’re not alone. Your child lies down in the grocery store aisle while you feel everyone’s eyes on you. Your partner scrolls on their phone mid-conversation, leaving you wondering if your words even matter.

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Starting Online Video Therapy During Quarantine

COVID-19 has brought much of the world as we know it to a halt. It’s a jarring new reality that is forcing us to adapt drastically and quickly. While it may feel like your life has been placed on hold, that doesn’t have to be true for your personal growth. Online video therapy (i.e. teletherapy) is a great option for helping to manage the stress that comes with living through this pandemic …

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4 Simple Ways to Begin Managing Anxiety in the New Year

I get it … it can be hard to believe that things can be different. The feelings of being overwhelmed, frustrated, unhappy, and unfulfilled by anxiety-induced stress can sometimes become the new norm. Anxiety has a way of affecting so many different aspects of life, including your career, relationships, pursuing your passions, or just trying to enjoy your downtime.

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