Healing
How Squishmallow collecting helped me cope with grief, make new enemies and find ‘villains’ worth studying
How Squishmallow collecting helped me cope with grief, make new enemies and find ‘villains’ worth studying The author, who lost their dad to COVID-19, found solace in Squishmallow collecting and joined a community of collectors, but also encountered a darker side: resellers. Resellers are outsiders who buy rare items to flip online for profit, causing […]
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Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament
Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament Several religious groups are pushing for psychedelics to be legalized as sacraments, citing their potential to facilitate deeper spiritual connections and healing. Texas and Arizona have passed laws allocating funding for research on ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic used to treat opioid addiction and PTSD, with the […]
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Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic – a grief researcher and widow shares evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss
Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic – a grief researcher and widow shares evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss Grief can feel unbearable, disorienting, and chaotic, disrupting daily routines and leaving individuals feeling lost and alone. Intense emotional swings, physical symptoms, and cognitive fog are common experiences during early grief, making everyday […]
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Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project
Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project The Marshall Fire in Colorado, which occurred on December 30, 2021, had a devastating impact on survivors, with over 1,000 structures destroyed and two people killed. As part of the recovery process, an oral history project was initiated to preserve the stories of […]
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Scandinavia has its own dark history of assimilating Indigenous people, and churches played a role – but are apologizing
Scandinavia has its own dark history of assimilating Indigenous people, and churches played a role – but are apologizing The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland has apologized to the Sámi people for its role in assimilating Indigenous culture and language, acknowledging past activities that stigmatized Sámi language and culture. The church’s historical actions included condemning […]
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The ‘sacramental shame’ many LGBTQ+ conservative Christians wrestle with – and how they find healing
The ‘sacramental shame’ many LGBTQ+ conservative Christians wrestle with – and how they find healing Many LGBTQ+ conservative Christians struggle with feelings of “sacramental shame,” where they feel pressured to hide their identity and prove their faith by demonstrating shame for being LGBTQ+. This can lead to feelings of unworthiness, addiction, depression, and even suicidal […]
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Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying
Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying Prioritizing patients’ goals and values can improve their quality of life and outcomes during terminal illness. Helping patients achieve their goals, whether it’s attending a special event or spending time with loved ones, can give them […]
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Listen: What are the hidden dangers of grief?
Listen: What are the hidden dangers of grief? In a new podcast episode, a psychologist examines the stress that loss has on the body—and how society can help. When we lose someone close to us, we often say we have a broken heart: But what if that’s not just a metaphor? In her new book, […]
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