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02/12/2024

Where are you, really? 🫧

In reflecting on the quote, Janine, our resident research psychologist had this to say about being aware in the present:

"Often, I find myself in my head, miles away from the present. Like yesterday, while washing dishes, my mind was already planning tomorrow's to-do list, crafting witty comebacks in imaginary arguments, and reliving a past conversation. ‍

But when that plate entered the soapy water, I noticed how the warm water swirled around my fingers, the scent of citrus dish soap filled my nose, and the rhythmic clinking echoed in the kitchen. And that, right there, is the present moment. I enjoy finding myself there."

This week's reflection calls for grounding. How can we, like Janine with those dishes, anchor ourselves in the here and now? 🫧

Share your thoughts and techniques in the comments - we'd love to hear how you anchor yourself... ✨

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02/05/2024

Many of us fear obstacles, seeing them as roadblocks. But, what if we started viewing them as detours leading to unexpected growth? 🌿

This week's reflection asks us to do just that. How can we transform challenges into opportunities?

02/02/2024

Don’t wait for your mood to change…

Did you know that “mood” and motivation follow from action?

Taking action, even when you don’t feel like it, triggers the release of mood-boosting chemicals like endorphins and serotonin.

Whether it's going to the gym, working on a challenging project, or saying no to something draining, don't base your decisions solely on emotional fluctuations.

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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02/01/2024

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01/31/2024

NEW STUDY: Why does MDMA-assisted therapy reduce PTSD symptoms? ✨️

“Primary findings from our randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-site Phase 3 clinical trial of participants with severe PTSD. . . showed that MDMA-assisted therapy induced significant attenuation in the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 compared to Therapy with placebo.

Deficits in emotional coping skills and altered self-capacities constitute major obstacles to successful completion of available treatments.

The current analysis evaluated the differential effects of MDMA-assisted therapy and Therapy with placebo on 3 transdiagnostic outcome measures and explored the contribution of changes in self-experience to improvement in PTSD scores.”

Read the full article here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0295926 .0295926.ref003

01/29/2024

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01/29/2024

01/29/2024

The psilocybin contained in so-called “magic mushrooms” may one day be a supervised treatment option for chronic lower back pain.

01/29/2024

This quote hits close to home for us. It reminds us that the power to cultivate goodness lies within each of us; a key component of EQNMT's mission: To eliminate unnecessary suffering in the world through the work that we do.

This week, EQNMT invites you to join us in exploring this idea. How can we show up as the best versions of ourselves, be it through acts of kindness, compassion, or simply taking more conscious breaths? Let us know in the comments how you plan on showing up for yourself! ✨