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Healing Takes Time. Why Do We Act Like It Doesn’t?

Underestimating the pace of healing can set us up for frustration and impatience.

Stuck in Self-Doubt? Try Affirmations.

Twin boy paddling on a blue lake. He's wearing a red life jacket. The green pines and blue sky are ahead of him. Photo taken by Emily PG Erickson at Square Lake, MN in July 2024.

Psychology research suggests that positive self-talk can stop self-doubt and raise self-efficacy.

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Learn the latest on how social media use impacts kids and teen’s mental health, what to do to help kids stuck on a therapy waitlist, why it’s almost always worth practicing optimism — and when you should pull back to avoid toxic positivity. Oh! And books! I have 3 to recommend to you.