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Sharing – Kindness Is Action
Kindness matters, and kids who see kindness not just directed at them, but acts of kindness that they witness second-hand, have fewer signs of anxiety and other issues.
But, as in most things, some groups are much more likely to see kindness and support directed at them, while others, especially minority and LGBTQ kids generally don’t see kindness around them as often.
Seems to me that is a simple fix for this. Work at being kind to everyone. It clearly matters to kids, and even though this study doesn’t show it, I would bet it matters to adults as well!
Links I’m Sharing (weekly)
Breaking the cycle of adverse childhood experiences and the culture of silence Is the Answer to All Our Stress and Illness More Kindness? – Maybe not all, but it wouldn’t hurt us. What Helps When You’re Suicidal – From Those Who Have Been There For kids who face trauma, good neighbors or teachers can save…
Sharing – Veterans Who’ve Gotten Help Have the Power to Destigmatize Mental Health Care
This statement is true of all of us who have gotten mental health treatment, our stories can make a difference. “One efficient and powerful way to overcome stigma is to elevate veterans’ voices in the national discussion. PTSD can be treated and managed because treatment and engagement absolutely work. Veterans who have successfully completed PTSD…
Wear Blue on April 17th
According to cornut32, Friday April 17th is Wear Blue to Work Day, as part of April being Child Abuse Awareness Month. So, get your blue on, be sure to share with your friends why you’re wearing blue, and then check out the Blog Carnival Against Child Abuse, which is scheduled to be published that same…
This Week’s Links (weekly)
Don’t excuse female predators of children tags: CA Sex-trafficking sting highlights vulnerability of foster children tags: CA Physical and Emotional Abuse Usually Travel Together – HealthyPlace tags: CA Grieving My Lost Childhood tags: CA Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
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RT @SurvivorNetwork: This Week’s Links (weekly): ‘To empower other survivors’: Matt Sandusky breaks silence in new documentary about s… …
RT @SurvivorNetwork: This Week’s Links (weekly): ‘To empower other survivors’: Matt Sandusky breaks silence in new documentary about s… …
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