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Matt Bellace, PhD: Supporting Teens in Reducing Their Stress (and Ours)

Recent research suggests that well-adjusted teenagers have stronger non-cognitive skills, such as self-control, grit and resilience. This program will focus on how Mahwah, NJ parents can help foster those skills in a supportive environment without arguing. Specifically, it will present techniques such as mindfulness meditation, effective communication and using natural highs as healthy coping mechanisms […]

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6 ways to prepare for stressful situations before they happen

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We’re all looking for ways to eliminate stress. And it’s possible to be successful at at least reducing it sometimes, but stress itself is inherent in the human condition, says Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, author of Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World. “Our survival is based on us utilizing our stress systems to increase

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Why You Feel the Sunday Scaries and How to Beat Them

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Feeling anxious about Monday morning the night before? It may be the Sunday Scaries. Here’s what they are and what to do about them. If you’ve ever felt a sense of work-related anxiety and dread on Sunday, you’re not along. The “Sunday Scaries” is a term that refers to the dread or angst that many

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Leaders Need To Act To Stop Burnout Raging Through Their Organizations

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These days there is so much discussion of mental health and wellbeing that it might argued that awareness campaigns like the Mental Health Awareness Week drawing to a close in the U.K. today and the month-long initiative that runs for another 10 days in the U.S. have done their job. On the other hand, it

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Seawolves find ‘A Better High’ with Matt Bellace

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“The most beautiful waves come from the biggest storms.” This is the message that Seawolves took away from “A Better High”, an event held by author, speaker and comedian, Matt Bellace. The presentation focused on the statistics of substance abuse and how students can achieve happiness naturally. The Director of Student Involvement at SSU, Mo

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Empowering Leaders with Luke Darcy & Susan McLean – Protecting Our Kids Online

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This weeks conversation is with a truly incredible Australian, Susan McLean. She is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years. Widely known as the ‘cyber cop’ she was the first Victoria Police Officer appointed to a position involving cyber safety and young people.

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NATURAL HIGHS WITH DR MATT BELLACE

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Dr Matt Bellace talks to students and parents about the teenage brain, risk-taking and natural highs. ISZL was delighted to welcome Dr Matt Bellace to our school to discuss teenage brains and the importance of finding natural highs. Matt Bellace, PhD, is an author, psychologist and stand-up comedian who advocates for teenagers making healthy choices

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Teens have ‘buffet’ of safe driving choices, says speaker at traffic safety conference

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Nearly 30 years ago in Vancouver, British Columbia, Cara Filler witnessed the car crash that took the life of her twin sister, Mairin Johnston, a day after their 18th birthday. Johnston’s boyfriend was speeding in a sports car, going roughly 100 mph in a 30 mph zone. His brakes locked, and he lost control of

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Helping People Become Unstoppable

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I work with people who feel they have lost their direction, are experiencing burnout, or feel that it may be too late for them to achieve their goals and live the life they once planned. Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our

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MORE THAN AN INSPIRATION: U.S. PARA WHEELCHAIR CURLER STEVE EMT ON MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Steve Emt during the wheelchair curling round robin match against Team China at the Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 on March 8, 2022 in Beijing. When two-time Paralympic wheelchair curler Steve Emt was 25 — after one too many drinks at a bar with friends — he got behind the wheel of his brand new

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