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Absolving Fears with Presence

By Brenda Knowles|2017-10-13T14:47:20-05:00October 13th, 2017|Categories: Anxiety and Depression, Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: anxiety, Dan Siegel, fight or flight, mindfulness, presence, The Mindful Therapist|

Without ways to strengthen the mind — to build the resilience that comes with being present, with being mindful —we are at risk of becoming overwhelmed in the moment, and of burning out in the long run. — Dr. Dan Siegel, The Mindful Therapist Presence is an actively receptive state. It means being aware of what [...]

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