June is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a condition that affects approximately 6% of Americans. For those living with PTSD, a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event, getting their lives under control can feel like a challenge. They may experience debilitating […]
Pride Month, observed in June, is a time of celebration, visibility, and empowerment for the LGBTQ+ community and those who love and support them. This month is dedicated to the celebration of their pride as well as the commemoration of their contributions to the community. But for some, it is also a time of reflection
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Dr. Friedman was featured on an episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds: A ChildBuilders Podcast, where she explored practical ways to cultivate mindfulness. Listen to the episode, Being Mindful in a Fast-Paced World, here.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Friedman sat down with KPRC to discuss burnout in the workforce. Watch her outline what companies can start doing to make a meaningful difference in combating burnout here.
Dr. Friedman spoke on Houston Community College’s Up to the Minute to share strategies for creating healthier and more resilient workplaces. Her remarks include eye-opening data and common management missteps. Watch Dr. Friedman share these insights in her interview here.
Mindfulness is a way of being present in the moment, both internally and externally. Mindfulness has been proven to improve relationship satisfaction, stress, overall emotional health, and increase empathy towards others. Practicing mindfulness regularly has also been shown to lower stress and anxiety. Practicing mindfulness during the holiday season can help make the busyness more
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The holiday season might be “the happiest season of all,” but we tend to feel exhausted rather than grateful with the gift buying and preparations. With Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve right around the corner, what if we focused this year on more mindfulness, allowing more cheer, more intentional moments, and slowing down to
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Practicing mindfulness has proven beneficial in many ways and taking it a step further to practice mindfulness in nature can bring your experience to a whole new level. Experiencing mindfulness amongst the vastness of nature nourishes your body and allows you to feel connected to the earth and at ease. Being in nature brings your
While it appears to be hardwired in our brains, compassion can be developed for better relationships and experiences in our everyday lives. As you commit to practicing compassion, your relationships become more intimate. Negative feelings begin to lessen, and your mind becomes clearer and quieter. Here are five ways to cultivate compassion in your everyday
The start of a new school year can bring on many emotions for students and parents, including excitement, anticipation, anxiety and fear. Change is difficult for all of us, yet there are ways to make the transition smoother. Here are eight tips to help ease you back into the school year.