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Gratitude heals Trauma

Gratitude as a Healer: Reframing Trauma with Thankfulness

Introduction: Why Gratitude Matters in Healing Gratitude is often spoken of as a soft, almost sentimental practice, such as writing in a journal, saying “thank you,” or pausing to notice beauty. While those practices can be profound, gratitude is much more than a pleasant habit. Science now demonstrates that gratitude has measurable effects on the

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The Green Velvet Chair by Laura Ballerini

The Stories That Shape Us: Inside The Green Velvet Chair with Laura Ballerini

Featuring Laura Ballerini, Graphic Designer and Brand Champion, a resource for your well-being. As a member of The Wellness Universe, and Best-Selling Author of the book The Green Velvet Chair: Sometimes Inspiration Comes from the Most Unlikely Places, we wanted to share a bit about their work in the world. Laura Ballerini is a designer who started much of

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Take My Hand Series for Chronic Pain and Suicide Prevention

The Joy Warriors: Transforming Chronic Pain and Suicidal Ideation

“You are not your pain. You are the pulse beneath it.” ~ Jean Voice Dart When pain becomes chronic and prevents us from living with passion and purpose, we face significant challenges. How can we move out of the shadow of chronic pain and begin to experience contentment, gratitude, and joy? More than 50 million

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mindful eating blog

The Secret to Making Peace With Food is Enjoying It

Blog written by Gillian Hood, an Intuitive Eating counselor and health & wellness coach who supports women in breaking free from disordered eating, body hatred, and a life revolving around food. Gillian is a co-author on “The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care: 25 Tools for Transformation.” Do you love food?  If so… do you

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