Welcome to the Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Support for Parents series. In this series of four articles, we summarize some of the psychoeducational and stress management skills that can help build resilience when parenting a child with a chronic condition. This article explains the basics and how expert pediatric pain doctors approach chronic pain management. […]
Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Managing Parent Stress When Caring for a Child With Chronic Pain
Welcome to the Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Support for Parents series. This is part two of a series of four articles on parenting a child with a pain condition. This installment discusses how to manage stress when caring for your child. Read part one | Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: What Is Childhood Chronic […]
Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Creating a Circle of Care
Welcome to the Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Support for Parents series. This is part three of a series of four articles on parenting a child with a pain condition. This installment discusses ways to communicate with others and seek social support in a circle of care, which can make all the difference when caring […]
Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Parenting With Mindfulness and Self-Kindness
Welcome to the Mindfulness for Resilience in Illness: Support for Parents series. This is part four of a series on parenting a child with a pain condition. This installment discusses ways to stay calm, caring and centered, which can make all the difference when caring for a child with chronic pain. Read part one | […]
Mental Illness Awareness Week: From Small Talk to Real Conversations
By Angela Cataldo, Student at Clemson University and BodiMojo Blog Contributor Unexpected events and traumatic situations—such as the recent shooting in Las Vegas and other current events—often trigger emotional upset and mental health challenges. Times like this can divide us, but they can also serve as an opportunity to come together and support one another. […]
How to Say “Thank You”
By Angela Cataldo, Student at Clemson University and BodiMojo Blog Contributor It comes as no surprise that positivity is attractive. Positive emotions are building blocks for social relationships, and anyone could guess that gratitude is a big one. But is there a right way to show gratitude? Recent research presented at the International Positive Psychology […]
My Initiation Into Positive Psychology
By Angela Cataldo, Student at Clemson University and BodiMojo Blog Contributor Back-to-school signals a fresh start, transition into a new chapter, time to explore the unknown. Last month, I ventured to Canada for a new—and intimidating—experience. Alright, maybe the International Positive Psychology Conference isn’t that scary, but to a 21-year-old psych major, this was the […]
Start With Hello
By Angela Cataldo, Student at Clemson University and BodiMojo Blog Contributor Every year, an average of 2,277 children die from gun violence in the United States. In 4 out of 5 school shootings, at least one other person had knowledge of the attacker’s plan and failed to report it. In fact, most mass shootings are […]
Practicing Gratitude in Challenging Times
By Angela Cataldo, Student at Clemson University and BodiMojo Blog Contributor When Starbucks gets your coffee order just right, when you are surrounded by supportive friends, when your pet snuggles up close to you, when you reach that spectacular view on your autumn hike – these are the times when it is easy to be […]
Keeping Up With Mental Health in College
By Angela Cataldo, Student at Clemson University and BodiMojo Blog Contributor Many college students worry about the dreaded “Freshman 15” – packing on extra weight due to subpar dining hall choices and the newfound freedom to fill your dorm room with as many snacks as you desire. But what about the weight on our shoulders? College […]
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