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Karina Pommainville-Odell

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My Take

Mental Health and Taking Things Personally

April 24, 2021April 24, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Is your mental health being affected by taking things personally? Are you really sensitive? Here are some tips for liberating yourself from perceived and intentional criticism.

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Mental Health and Exercise

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Exercise for mental health and well being - Information on mood enhancement, confidence and tricks to implement exercise!

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Creating a Safe Space for Therapy

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Here are some tips for creating a safe space for therapy. This includes the before, during and after to make your sessions as productive as possible!

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Mental Health and The Good Deed Challenge

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Join me in The Mental Health Good Deed Challenge! Working together to make the world a brighter and kinder place; one gesture at a time.

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Mental Health – The Power and use of Silence

April 10, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

I was inspired by the early hours of this morning to write about 'Mental Health - the Power and use of Silence' as a tool.

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Validating Emotions for Conflict Management

March 31, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

A continuation of validating emotions for mental health, here is the sequel 'Validating Emotions for Conflict Management". Learn how to de-escalate and maintain respect and calm.

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Mental Health and Validating Emotions

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Today we discuss how validating our own and others' emotions is key to mental health and well-being. Learn tricks for supporting yourself and others!

Tagged mental health, supporting someone, tolerance, validating emotions1 Comment
My Take

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of COVID-19

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of COVID-19

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Building Resilience for Mental Health

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

Want more control when handling the unpredictable? Here's my take on the 7 C's of Resilience and how it affects our mental health.

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Suicide Awareness Week

February 4, 2021March 12, 2024 I Will Not BE My Mental Illness

This week and in some places this month, is that of Suicide Awareness. From a suicide survivor, this is my dedicated article on breaking this subject open!

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