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I'm always mind-blown when others share they had people who modeled communication skills, mutual respect, and self-advocacy while growing up.
These were skills I learned as an adult going through therapy. Also self-help books. 1/
#AcademicMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness
These were skills I learned as an adult going through therapy. Also self-help books. 1/
#AcademicMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness
The following skills may not be immediately gifted to us:
Building relationships
Maintaining mental health
Showing appreciation
Communicating needs
..and more
How we approach our day-to-day interactions is highly shaped by our experiences. 2/
Building relationships Maintaining mental health Showing appreciation Communicating needs ..and moreHow we approach our day-to-day interactions is highly shaped by our experiences. 2/
It's a privilege to grow up in an environment where healthy interactions are modeled to you.
It's also normal to learn about these skills later in life from different sources. 3/
It's also normal to learn about these skills later in life from different sources. 3/
Everyone's experiences are different.
Recognize privilege
Listen to everyone's story
Draw healthy boundaries
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Recognize privilege Listen to everyone's story Draw healthy boundaries4/4
