Some new resources from various media

From A Member's suggestoin:

My Safety Plan - In use for many years in the mental health field, a "Personal Safety Plan" can be a great resource when you feel yourself losing control or adrift.This is great example from Interior Gardening a psychological services practice in India. (Suggested from member at LSRmail - 2/7/22) PDF 

America Has a Drinking Problem - A little alcohol can boost creativity and strengthen social ties. But there’s nothing moderate, or convivial, about the way many Americans drink today.(The Atlantc - June-July 2021)

Tools from the recent book "Chatter"- From Ethan Kross' book "Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters..." ( More at Ethan Kross' Website- 4/11/21)  PDF

From The Guardian UK:

Oliver Burkeman's last column: the eight secrets to a (fairly) fulfilled life - Oliver Burkeman has written an advice column for The Guardian on how to change your life. (By way of Kottke.org and the Guardian - 9/4/20)

From A Member's suggestion:

UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center - The mission of the Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) is to disseminate mindful awareness across the lifespan through education and research. (UCLA - 8/24/20)

From A Member's suggestion:

Great Teaching Monk - Good Q & A - Mindful Awareness Online Course. (Facebook - 8/24/20)

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