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The Power of Self-Forgiveness: Letting Go of Past Mistakes and Moving Forward
The Power of Self-Forgiveness: Letting Go of Past Mistakes and Moving Forward

Failures and mistakes can weigh on our minds a lot. We can get stuck on these and they prevent us from moving forward. The first step is knowing why we need to let go, and how to let go. Remind yourself that failure is just learning what didn’t work and that you don’t deserve to be punished for mistakes you wouldn’t make now. Letting go requires practicing self-compassion, mindfulness, and thought disputations.

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Caring Through the Storm: Supporting Your Friend with Depression
Caring Through the Storm: Supporting Your Friend with Depression

Do you know someone with depression? Perhaps a friend, colleague, or family member? Or is it that you’re thinking, “Something’s not quite right. Could it be depression? Should I say or do something? What can I do?”

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How to Help Autistic College Students Succeed: Tips for Parents
How to Help Autistic College Students Succeed: Tips for Parents

It’s not just about focussing on academics and grades. Alverson and his team in their research in 2019 identified several areas to focus on. The three I have chosen to share with you are providing the right kind of parental support, providing a set of transition-focussed skills and developing self-awareness/disability awareness.

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