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Exploring & Expressing Anger Safely
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Exploring & Expressing Anger Safely

Anger is often a secondary emotion–which means if comes as a result of another, often more vulnerable feeling. While anger is what is being expressed in that case, the feeling at the root could be hurt, shame, betrayal, etc.

However, anger still tells us a lot of information, and isn’t an emotion to be afraid to feel or express

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What Internalized Messages Do Your Still Believe About Yourself?
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What Internalized Messages Do Your Still Believe About Yourself?

An internalized message is something we believe, unconsciously about ourselves. These messages and beliefs don’t come from within ourselves–while they may feel like undeniable qualities about ourselves, these internalized messages actually came from outside influences. They are the result of how we, as children, are able to interpret and understand the world around us, and the way we’re expected to behave in relationships.

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5 Tips to Start Journaling for the First Time
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5 Tips to Start Journaling for the First Time

Have you ever tried to keep a journal? It can be a hard practice to keep up. And it can feel intimidating to start! Bullet journaling isn’t the only option out there for a regular, mindful journaling practice. Eventually you may like journaling so much you might want to take all of that time to set up your pages for the month ahead! But until you know that will fill your cup, try to give yourself a more accessible goal for a beginner.

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Hope+Wellness is a mental health practice specializing in the treatment of depression, mood, stress, and anxiety in kids, teens, and adults. This is a blog about living well and finding meaning and purpose in the face of difficult challenges. This is a blog about finding hope.