Hi Folks,

The month of May recognizes Mental Health Awareness and National Trauma Awareness

The May Surviving Spirit Newsletter - sharing Hope and Healing Resources for Trauma, Abuse & Mental Health is posted at the website - http://newsletters.survivingspirit.com/index.php

It can be read online via - http://newsletters.survivingsp...sletter_May_2022.pdf

or this - http://ml.survivingspirit.com/...tter/20220501202915/

To sign up for an e-mail copy, sign up @ Website via Contact Us or Subscribe

Take care, Michael.

Newsletter Contents:

1] How 15 minutes of mental health hygiene can change your whole day – by Madeline Holcombe - Writer, CNN Science and Wellness

2] Fountain House Spotlight: Finding Courage to Break Free by Phillip Williams-Cooke

3] Depression is not sadness by Rebecca Waechter, Artist

4] Compassion for Voices: a tale of courage and hope - YouTube 5:12 minutes - Eleanor Longden, narrator [her book - Learning from the Voices in My Head]

4a] Compassion for Voices – Compassionate approaches to voices and other experiences

5] The Compassionate Mind - What is compassion?

6] The Invisible Key: Unlocking the Mystery of My Chronic Pain by, Maria Socolof, author

6a] Healing From Chronic Myofascial Pain - Support for Chronic Pain Sufferers

7] Music Is Just as Powerful at Improving Mental Health as Exercise, Review Suggests by David Nield @ ScienceAlert

7a] Related article from the same study - Music Just as Powerful at Improving Mental Health as Exercise, Research Suggests by Arielle Weg @ Prevention

8] How women are duped into believing they’re mentally ill by Jessica Taylor Ph.D

8a] Sexy But Psycho: How the Patriarchy Uses Women’s Trauma Against Them by Dr Jessica Taylor

9] St. Louis-Based Photographer Calls Attention to Veteran Homelessness With New Exhibition by Andrea Smith @ Ladue News

10] The Nordic way to stop bullying By David Robson @ BBC Future

11] How to Stop Catastrophizing: An Expert’s Guide by Linda Blair @ The Guardian

12] Free Online Therapist & Counseling - 7 Cups

“The reason why you need emotional support is because it's important for survivors to be heard. To be understood. To be able to express yourself without fearing criticism or harsh judgment. To be validated for your pain, suffering, and loss. For others to be there for you to encourage you, especially if you're having a bad day or feeling triggered.” - Dana Arcuri