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The Science of Fear.
Brutalized. Terrorized. Traumatized. Safety threatened. People brutalized and terrorized. Individuals, family members, friends, and bystanders traumatized. Through an abundance of validated video footage, there has been a theme of observed provocation tactics used by ICE to elicit reactions from people and then acting on those reactions, using those autonomic reactions as justification for their brutality. I see some community members expressing their opinions that are focuse
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Jan 122 min read


Expanding the Circle of Control: Harnessing Empowerment and Influence for Greater Impact
The idea of focusing on what we can control has long been a cornerstone of personal growth and stress management. Yet, challenges that lie beyond our direct control can take our energy and attention in an unproductive direction, leaving us feeling powerless or frustrated. The Circle of Empowerment and Influence builds on this concept by encouraging us to direct our intentions toward what we can control and allow them to influence what we cannot. This approach helps us create
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Jan 84 min read


The 90-Second Rule
The “90-second rule,” was introduced by Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. Neuroscience shows that an emotional surge, the intense physiological reaction to an emotional trigger, in the body lasts only about 90 seconds. W hen an emotional response is triggered, the brain releases a surge of neurochemicals that create physiological sensations such as a racing heart, shallow breathing, tense muscles, and change in body temperature. The chemicals begin to naturally fa
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Nov 17, 20252 min read


Twin Cities Pride Trunk-or-Treat 2025
Embrace & Empower Mental Health went into the community to share our magic with families in Loring Park. Fairy Nicky and Fairy Lori, along with their magical unicorn Tamiya, shared in the joy with many children (and adults) giving away star wands, stickers, and lollipops along with smiles and laughter. Making connections with people is what we do. It was such as joy to take part in this event. Watch for us at many more events to come! Photography by: Jayden De Alba
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Oct 28, 20251 min read


Is Premarital Counseling Worth It?
Prepare/Enrich Did you find that special person you want to spend the rest of your life with and now you are planning to get married? As...
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Sep 12, 20252 min read


Circle of Control/Empowerment
The Circle of Control, along with the Circle of Influence and the Circle of Concern, is a concept that was introduced by Stephen R. Covey...
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Sep 8, 20253 min read


The Communication Cycle
Communication is more complex than people realize when engaging in daily interactions. There are so many components that go unrecognized...
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Aug 23, 20251 min read


Promoting Mental Health Awareness in the Community
In observance of Mental Health Awareness month in May 2025, a group of therapists gathered at Omni Brewery & Taproom in Maple Grove, MN...
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Aug 16, 20252 min read
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