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How Hip-Hop Therapy is Healing Communities
Hip-Hop Therapy empowers healing through music, self-expression and communityFor many years, hip-hop was a divisive art form. In the ’90s, critics mainly associated it with gangster rap, calling it violent, misogynistic and detrimental to young people. Its supporters argued that it was a vital tool for expressing what’s actually happening in marginalized communities. But now it’s 2024, and we’ve mostly moved beyond this…
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“Making Mobiles”
An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajakiKarolina Merska’s beautiful book, “Making Mobiles,” is a loving ode to an almost-forgotten art. In it, she details how to craft Polish folk art decorations called Pajaki. Although they were more traditionally made and hung for holidays like Christmas and Easter, Merska hopes that by adding some contemporary flair these pompom-laden chandeliers could adorn one’s…
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“Hands Up to the Sky”
A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of lifeBest known for their reggae-influenced indie rock songs, Michael Franti & Spearhead have never shied away from talking about difficult topics, like the unjust nature of the death penalty, war in the Middle East, environmentalism and human rights. In November of 2023, they released their latest album “Big Big Love,” a tribute to togetherness in…
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Coping With Election Grief
While half of Americans are celebrating, the other half are in mourningThose who did not vote for Donald Trump are likely experiencing election grief. Following the results of the contentious 2024 U.S. election, which was decisively won by Donald Trump, some 70 million Americans – along with others around the world – are left to grieve what many perceive to be a devastating loss. Psychologists and…
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Octogenarian Author Jane Seskin Offers a Model for Aging and Living Well (Interview)
A long life marked by resilience, boldness, humor and caringJane Seskin is a psychotherapist and the author of 13 books, most recently the poetry collection “Older, Wiser, Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life After 65.” Her writing has appeared in more than 40 publications, including Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, The New York Times, Narrative, Persimmon Tree and Women’s Older Wisdom. Her non-fiction has been…
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14 Existential Quotes That Will Make You Smirk
From Steven Wright to Rumi, these thinkers find the funny of existingLife can be a challenging ordeal that many of us take very seriously. But at the end of the day, none of us actually know what this is or what happens at the end of it. This cosmic joke is our birthright, so why not lean in? These philosophers, writers and comedians capture the existential…
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Are “Rage Rooms” a Healthy Outlet for Grief and Burnout?
Smashing things can help you engage with anger, but probably not for the long termMost of us have probably been so angry we wanted to break a few things. These days, doing so is highly possible thanks to the rise of “rage rooms,” where, for a fee, you can smash items ranging from glass bottles to computers and grandfather clocks. Whether or not this type of release is healthy…
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“The Top Five Regrets of the Dying”
A book exploring the lessons learned from those facing their final moments, and how their regrets can inspire a more intentional lifeAfter years working in the banking industry, Bronnie Ware embarked on a quest for renewal and purpose. “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying” reveals what she learned in a new role that would profoundly shape her understanding of life and death. Transitioning from the sterile halls of finance to the intimate setting of palliative…
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How US Zip Codes Predict Health Outcomes
Research highlights how location impacts one’s potential for health and well-beingHealth disparities – or how those in different groups experience different health outcomes depending on their race/ethnicity or other factors – are not a new concept. However, recent research has shifted to highlight how location, and specifically zip codes, influence an individual’s overall health and wellness.
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