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5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Tool

This is an excellent grounding tool to use when you have nightmares and flashbacks or feel scared and ungrounded. It will help you to become aware of your surroundings and present moment. It reminds you that you are safe now; you had a nightmare or flashback, but as of right now, at this moment, you are safe, and the danger is over. You can practice this tool almost anywhere, while standing in line, at your desk, or even while you garden.

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Coping Skills, Sleep Azeldri van der Wath, LMSW-C Coping Skills, Sleep Azeldri van der Wath, LMSW-C

Why you should sleep more

Around 35.2% of all adults in the U.S. report sleeping on average for less than seven hours per night. And half of all Americans say they feel sleepy during the day between three and seven days per week. In this blog post, we’ll talk about the importance of sleep and why you should sleep for at least 7-8 hours a night.

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7 Reasons why you have insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it difficult to fall or stay asleep, or it can cause you to feel tired after a night's sleep or wake up too early. Insomnia can affect your mood, energy levels, performance at work, health, and quality of life. Many adults will at some point experience long-term or short-term insomnia. This post explains seven reasons why you might have insomnia.

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