#MindShift Oasis

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#MindShiftOasis #PersonalDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery Step into the transformative world of "MindShift Oasis," a YouTube channel dedicated to serving as a beacon of inspiration and empowerment for individuals seeking personal growth and positive change. With a mission to inspire, motivate, and empower viewers on their journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment, "MindShift Oasis" is more than just a channel – it's a sanctuary for those looking to unlock their true potential.

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Technology and mental illness

Technology and mental illness

    Technology has offered new possibilities for anxiety problems, the virtual world has contributed to treatments in which psychology helps to improve the quality of life of these people and to point out solutions to their problems.

 It is known that psychological care and therapy contribute to improving the quality of life of people with anxiety and depression disorders. You can use cell phone technology, for example, as an ally in combating anxiety and depression. Today, it is possible to consult with an online psychologist, without having to leave the house. This avoids the stress of traffic, the distance from the office and the lack of time to attend an appointment since flexible hours and days are offered.

   Currently, there are several mental health apps already available, including Mindset, Mindshift, which have relaxation games and tips for a healthy lifestyle, and PTSD Coach, an app created to help people affected by a stress disorder post-traumatic. Meditation Oasis is an application that has a guide with meditations to relieve stress and anxiety.

  Therefore, it is possible to conclude that psychology has allied with Technology to treat anxiety, stress and depression, integrating the knowledge of neuropsychology applied to information technology, developing applications whose purpose is to eliminate anxiety, stress and create profound behavioral changes. , among other benefits.

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When You and Your Spouse Find Yourselves on Different Spiritual Pages

I see it happening all the time. And it makes me sad.

I’ve had so many couple friends split up because of the deconstruction of their beliefs… of one or both of them.

You already know my story. Lisa and I almost didn’t make it. It took years to finally figure out how to love one another in fresh, new, and exciting ways.

I’ve already written about this before because it’s such a huge problem.

And in a recent podcast, MindShift, we talked a lot about it.

I can’t count how many people I’ve coached through this traumatic process.

I can’t count how many members of The Lasting Supper are going through this and share it with our online community and find strength, support, and guidance through it. (I invite you to join us!)

There are three basic ingredients you need to get through it, if you want to.

1. Memory: Remember what drew you together, what attracted you to each other, and what you loved about each other. That’s the essence of your relationship. For me, I’ll be honest, I was first attracted to Lisa because she was the hottest girl on campus. Then, when I started to get to know her, I was attracted to her feistiness, her strong will and independence, her deep wisdom, and her zest for life. Her beliefs weren’t even on the list. Sure, we assumed a lot. But, forty years later, Lisa still possesses those same essential attributes, including still being hot, and that’s what makes her so desirable to me and contributes to our sturdy relationship. Always has. Figuring out our different beliefs is a game played upon this sturdy board. Just remember why you’re even together in the first place!

2. Grace: Have grace for yourself and grace for your spouse. Don’t judge. You’re not watching a snapshot, you’re watching a movie. You’re observing the wonderful unfolding of an individual’s life in remarkable ways… yours and your spouse’s. Trust that they know what’s best for themselves, just like you’re trusting yourself to know what’s best for you. The journey of explorers is never in a straight line, but zigzagging all over the place, sometimes back, sometimes forward, but always towards the destination, whatever that is… which you don’t know until you get there. We are strange and wonderful human beings. Appreciate that! Be as gracious as you were with each other in your earliest days.

3. Patience: When deconstruction set in for Lisa and me, it was frightening. We had never ever navigated these waters before. They were strange, dangerous, and completely unpredictable. We had to paddle by the seat of our pants because not much had been written about this stuff before. No one told us, for example, that it was going to be a couple of years before we would start feeling stable or even in love again. There were times, literally, when bags were packed and we were heading our separate ways. I hate recalling those moments because we really nearly ended a  really good thing. I had friends advising me to just do what made me happy. But I didn’t trust myself though. I was confused. So, I made an important conclusion that I advise other people to follow too: Do NOT make a decision during confusing times. Wait for clarity! I’m so glad I did. Lisa and I waited for clarity. It took years, but it was so worth it. We’re still together and better than we’ve ever been as a married couple. Get through this desert. There is an oasis on the other side of it. Promise. Be patient!

I always provide a disclaimer with this topic: Some marriages don’t make it. Some people decide they were never meant to be married in the first place, or realize that their marriage was never a good one to start with, or decide that there’s just too much damage done to repair it. All these reasons, and more, are valid. I support people through these painful transitions as well. And I see many of them come through the other side of separation and divorce as happier and healthier people with a hopeful life ahead of them.

Memory, grace, and patience. These will help your marriage survive deconstruction.

Want to talk with me? Email me right now!

Want to join The Lasting Supper where you can share your story? CLICK HERE.

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For kids grappling with the pandemic's traumas, art classes can be an oasis - MindShift - Sareideas

For kids grappling with the pandemic’s traumas, art classes can be an oasis – MindShift – Sareideas

The energy, not to mention the noise, is high, and McDonough doesn’t try to turn it off. Amid the constant chatter, each group takes its turn performing for him. His feedback is enthusiastic but pointed: “Memorize your lines” and “Wait for her cue.” After months of being “estranged” from their peers, McDonough says students are eager to be together again. “There is a hunger for that piece that…

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HELPFUL APPS

My counsellor gave me this list. I haven't checked any of these out yet, but I thought other people might find them useful! Personal Wellness: - Booster Buddy (i.e. tracking appoitments, self-care routines, coping skills) - Psych Drugs - Transitions by teenmentalhealth.org Managing Stress: - Pacifica - Thinkfull - Stress Check - Meditation Oasis Breathe / Relax: - Paced Breathing - Kardia - Breathe - Breathe2 Relax - Breathing Zone - Stop Breath Think Sleep Problems: - Sleep Button - Kids Sleep Doctor - Relax Melodies: Sleep Zen - Sleep Cycle Internet Use: - Qustodio Anxiety: - Mindshift - I Can: Anxiety Free Mood Problems: - Depression CBT Self-Help Guide - My Smiling Mind Device Control: - Dinner Time - Our Pact If anyone would like to add more to this list that would be great!

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Letter from Manon

Rahim, It was a pleasure working with your students today. I’ve attached and pasted a number of items for your use and reference. Attached, you can find: · Considerations for implementation – this was a list of considerations that we discussed with all secondary principals last fall · Innovation in Pedagogy – interesting document from OECD · Position Paper – Education 2030 - by far, my favorite document this year! · Challenging Streaming, Equity and Inclusion - a brief produced by our Research dept (not for wide distribution) Below, I’ve added the link to an article that my staff liked a few weeks ago. It may be of interest to some of your students. - https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/07/10/7-questions-principals-should-ask-when-hiring-future-ready-teachers/ Also, please have a look at the prezi put together by two of our staff in the fall 2016. It will provide you with a very good sense of where we are with streaming/destreaming. - https://prezi.com/yfxoe057tfsf/sifting-sorting-selecting/ Oasis Skateboard Factory – http://oasisskateboardfactory.blogspot.ca/ Grant Fawthrop is the principal for all 9 Alternative schools downtown. I will send him a separate email to e-introduce you so you can schedule a visit. Worth the trip to Scadding Court (Bathurst and Dundas). Please send me potential dates for our next visit. Can’t wait! In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything else. Cheers, Manon Manon J. Gardner Executive Superintendent Teaching & Learning, Alternative and International Education Toronto District School Board