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i will wake up happy by Hearts of Gold Collective

everyday i will be grateful for my life

with every pitfall i will strive

to make and do the best I can because

i am beautiful

i am going to get nails done

i am going to ride my bike

i am going out to dinner with friends

im going to enjoy myself and not be stressed

each day a new chance to open up

to wake up happy

in my own skin

without judgement

i am who i am

proud and strong doing the best i can

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A listening care package for uncertain times

From the editors of ON BEING

A collection of podcasts and poetry for however you’re processing or experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic.

3/13/2020

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Practices to Try

Lift Up that Which Lifts You Up

Lift Up that Which Lifts You Up

Lift Up that Which Lifts You Up

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A short yoga practice inspired by Free Egunfemi's (Untold RVA) talk with the Hearts of Gold about the legacy of black women as care providers in Richmond.

Six Movements of the Spine

Lift Up that Which Lifts You Up

Lift Up that Which Lifts You Up

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A simple practice for the morning, evening, or midday. From standing or sitting, bring mobility and movement into your spine to release tension and draw your awareness to your body.

Just Breathe

Lift Up that Which Lifts You Up

Connect for Good Health Effect

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Intentional deep breathing can disrupt the stress response, slow the heart rate, and reduce blood pressure. We don't always have full control of our environment but we always have our breath.

Connect for Good Health Effect

6 Principles of Trauma-informed care

Connect for Good Health Effect

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Positive social connectedness is good for your brain, your body, and your spirit. 

Hands: The motor of the heart

6 Principles of Trauma-informed care

6 Principles of Trauma-informed care

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Hand yoga, or mudras, can help to shift our energy, attention, and intention. Try one of these and notice how you feel!

6 Principles of Trauma-informed care

6 Principles of Trauma-informed care

6 Principles of Trauma-informed care

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Trauma-informed care prioritizes the health and well-being of direct care staff, who are exposed to human suffering in their daily work. 

Peace Out

Practice your deep breathing with the Moon Jelly Fish on Live Cam at Monterey Bay Aquarium!

How childhood trauma affects health

Home care is made up of relationships where we exchange stories about our lives and our selves. In her TED Talk, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris discusses how the stories of our childhood impact our lifelong health.

We are the beloved community

Connectedness. Togetherness. Community. An important part of staying well is 

staying positively engaged and supportive within a community. 

Listen to Krista Tippett and John Lewis discuss the

 beloved community on BECOMING WISE.

Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL)

In caring professions, we can face compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress. This self-scoring survey was developed by researchers  using compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue theory. For more information: https://www.proqol.org/

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