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The good news is chipur is growing very nicely and I want to sustain that growth for all of us; and others enduring emotional and mental health disorders who don't know about chipur - yet.

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Just Another Teachin' Tuesday: Childhood depression? Come on now!?!?

Just Another Teachin' Tuesday: Childhood depression? Come on now!?!?

As difficult as it appears to be for most Americans to accept childhood depression, statistics generally cite prevalence at 10%. That’s a lot of kids, don’t you think?

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Emotional Rain

Emotional Rain

I wonder where you believe you fall on this spectrum of response. I wonder about my own pattern of reaction. You know, you take it and take it and take it - and then some. And you ponder two things, really. How much more is coming, and how much more can I take?

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Unemployed? 10 Things To Hold Onto

Unemployed? 10 Things To Hold Onto

Whether we've been laid off, terminated, or quit; being unemployed is absolutely awful. And, of course, along with it comes that seemingly endless and gut-wrenching job search. Well, come on in for 10 pieces of wisdom that'll help you make it through...

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Derealization & Depersonalization: Perceived Madness (3rd of 3)

Derealization & Depersonalization: Perceived Madness (3rd of 3)

Well, the bottom-line is we're left in this emotionally void and hypervigilant state, and Dr. Ramachandran proposes we have but two alternatives to account for what's happened: "The world just isn't real," presenting in the form of derealization, and "I'm not real," presenting in the form of depersonalization.

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Unemployed? 10 Things To Hold Onto

by Bill August 10, 2010
Unemployment Encouragement

Whether we’ve been laid off, terminated, or quit; being unemployed is absolutely awful. And, of course, along with it comes that seemingly endless and gut-wrenching job search. Well, come on in for 10 pieces of wisdom that’ll help you make it through…

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Just Another Teachin’ Tuesday: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

by Bill August 9, 2010
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS is a disorder that features abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Fortunately, as uncomfortable – disabling, in fact – as it can be, it’s doesn’t lead to more dire consequences. Good learning, so come on in…

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Somatic Experiencing: The Chase For Trauma Healing (part 2)

by Bill August 8, 2010
Somatic Experiencing

Levine believes the foundation for treatment must be set in what we feel in our bodies, as all of the distress we’re tolerating is as a result of thwarted physical attempts to escape disaster. To Levine, relief lies in the removal of learned and dysfunctional freezing and immobility responses as we face potential trauma-generating situations. Come on in for the final in the series…

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Somatic Experiencing: The Chase for Trauma Healing

by Bill August 7, 2010
Somatic Experiencing

SE came to life as Dr. Levine observed that though wild animals of prey are under constant threat and siege, they’re rarely traumatized. Credit is given to an innate regulating mechanism that very efficiently manages and discharges the energy that accumulates in their bodies as a result of self-preservation behaviors.

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The Experiment of You: 8 Easy Steps

by Bill August 6, 2010
The Experiment of You

As we attempt to endure whatever it is that’s on our plate – especially if we’re in the midst of a particularly tough time – I’m going to suggest we look upon it as an experiment. Yes, The Experiment of You will be designed, conducted, and provide a nice bit of perspective and learning. Come on in, it’ll be well worth your time…

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Ground & Healing Meditations: Relevant & Meaningful

by Bill August 5, 2010
Nigel Coates Meditation

That man is Nigel Coates, and he offers some excellent insights on grounding and healing meditations. Sincere thanks to chipur reader, Linda, for sharing with all of us. Come on in and read…

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A Video: Removing The Stigma of Mental Illness

by Bill August 4, 2010
Removing The Stigma Of Mental Illness

I was perusing YouTube earlier this morning and found this incredibly powerful video on the stigma all too often associated with the emotional and mental disorders. Come on in and have a look, it’s well worth 10 minutes of your time.

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