Join Stephanie and I for an episode where we dive deep into the topic of Toxic Positivity. Whether you are experience these situations at work or internally, we all have had a taste of the damaging effects of toxic positivity.
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Resources for listeners:
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information. More information and online treatment locators can be found at SAMHSA’s website:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineThe Shulman Center for Compulsive Theft, Spending, & Hoarding: Call 248-358-8508, contact via email at
terrenceshulman@theshulmancenter.com or visit their site for more information at:
https://theshulmancenter.com/overspending-shopping-addiction.htmlBEAM (Black Emotional & Mental Health Collective): BEAM is a non-profit collective of advocates, yoga teachers, artists, therapists, lawyers, religious leaders, teachers, psychologists and activists committed to the emotional/mental health and healing of Black communities. Find their wealth of resources online at
www.beam.community or jump straight to their list of helplines to speak to someone directly at
https://www.beam.community/talktosomeone
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