The Educating Gossipā¢ (TEG) is an educator, transdisciplinary researcher, and writer certified in spirituality and social change. Having earned both undergraduate and law degrees from the University of California at Berkeley, TEG developed both Oppositional Cultural PracticeĀ® and the theory on which it is based. TEG is developing new ways to integrate the science of the mind into the theory and practice. TEG deeply values empowering individuals to live their best life through Oppositional Cultural PracticeĀ®ācreating confidence and courage to live belonging, well-being, and peace.
Ā “EvenĀ if they felt excluded, those who had greater levels of self-compassion exhibited less depression because they tended to use positive coping mechanisms. “ Ā
The study also highlighted how emotional well-being and self-compassion act as mediators, bridging the gap between mental toughness and aggression to strengthen the protective impact of mental toughness against aggression.
The research highlights the importance to encourage self-compassion and forgiveness to improve older people’s mental health
Recent studies investigating the relationship between loneliness and poor sleep quality in teenagers discovered a significant correlation between higher loneliness and poorer sleep quality.
“Unfortunately, today’s Western mindfulness practice often gets translated into an individualistic technique that is highly outcome-oriented.”
Brandon earned a Master of Science degree in Applied Developmental Psychology with a specialization in Research Methodology from the University of Pittsburgh
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