Author: Forest Benedict, LMFT
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Stronger Together
“When we join a group, we suddenly have a team working for the good of each player. We are stronger together.” -Life After Lust, p 95 Forest Benedict, LMFT
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Mastering Self-Compassion
Skill to Master #14: Self-compassion How self-compassionate are you? I challenge you to make self-compassion a daily recovery practice. Click here for ideas on how to do this. Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP
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Paying Attention to Our Pain
“Something is under the surface, can you feel it? You’ve sensed it many times, yet still don’t know what it is. You keep moving forward, keep staying busy, keep ignoring it, keep pretending everything’s fine. But it’s not. Something is unsettled inside but you’re too busy to feel it. It’s moments like this when addiction…
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Trained Through Trauma
To learn about healing trauma I invite you to check out the following links: Invitation to Heal (CPTSD) How I Help People Heal Religious Trauma & Sexual Shame Let’s Heal for Our Children In compassionate support, Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP
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Running on Empty No More: Transform Your Relationships With Your Partner, Your Parents and Your Children (Book Recommendation)
I just finished a wonderful book I can’t wait to tell you about called Running on Empty No More: Transform Your Relationships With Your Partner, Your Parents and Your Children, by Dr Jonice Webb. Running on Empty No More is an excellent book for anyone seeking healing in their most important relationships. The book is…
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The Self-Compassion Break
Self-compassion has multiple benefits. Over a hundred journal articles point to conclusive results that self-compassion is “predictive of psychological well-being” (Dr Kristin Neff) in many areas. Self-Compassion is a useful practice that supports recovery from addiction, trauma, and a shame-based identity. It is an effective tool for decreasing self-criticism, managing pain, and promoting positive change.…
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Dr Kelly McGonigal – The Willpower Instinct
This is one of my favorite videos about change. Dr Kelly McGonigal (Standford) shares the science behind willpower. Learn simple interventions that help people maintain their goals. Learn how self-care (exercise, healthy eating, etc) strengthens your ability to make significant changes. Topics include addiction, self-compassion, & self-control. This is a great introduction to Kelly McGonigal…