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I’m so grateful that they are my friends 🧡

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The Museum of Metamodern Art Space on Instagram: "🎨 Masterpieces Cut from Paper

Maya Land (@artisticsideoflife_) is a British artist working in the medium of hand-cut collage. Using vintage magazines and books, she creates surreal compositions where clas

The Museum of Metamodern Art Space on Instagram: "🎨 Masterpieces Cut from Paper Maya Land (@artisticsideoflife_) is a British artist working in the medium of hand-cut collage. Using vintage magazines and books, she creates surreal compositions where clas

28K likes, 175 comments - museum_momas on March 3, 2026: "🎨 Masterpieces Cut from Paper Maya Land (@artisticsideoflife_) is a British artist working in the medium of hand-cut collage. Using vintage magazines and books, she creates surreal compositions where classic female portraits merge with cosmic landscapes, nature, and architecture. Her signature approach transforms faces into portals to entire universes, playing with scale and unexpected visual contrasts that shift the meaning of familiar imagery. This is metamodernism — when the aesthetics of the past become a tool for generating new meanings. 🎨 Kâğıttan Kesilmiş Başyapıtlar Maya Land (@artisticsideoflife_) el yapımı kolaj tekniğiyle çalışan Britanyalı bir sanatçıdır. Vintage dergi ve kitapları kullanarak, klasik kadın portrelerini kozmos, doğa ve mimariyle birleştirdiği sürreal kompozisyonlar üretir. Onun imza yaklaşımı, yüzleri adeta evrenlere açılan portallara dönüştürür; ölçekle oynar ve tanıdık imgelerin anlamını değiştiren beklenmedik görsel karşıtlıklar yaratır. Bu, metamodernizmdir — geçmişin estetiğinin yeni anlamlar üretmek için bir araca dönüşmesi. 🎨 Шедевры, вырезанные из бумаги Maya Land (@artisticsideoflife_) — британская художница, работающая в технике ручного коллажа. Используя винтажные журналы и книги, она создаёт сюрреалистичные композиции, в которых классические женские портреты соединяются с космосом, природой и архитектурой. Её фирменный приём — превращение лица в портал во вселенную, игра с масштабом и неожиданные визуальные столкновения, меняющие привычный контекст изображения. Это и есть метамодерн — когда эстетика прошлого становится инструментом для создания новых смыслов.".

by Wei Wei

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by Wei Wei

• 2 months, 1 week ago

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Privileged Planning | St. Johns & Jacksonville, FL on Instagram: "Loyalty is a beautiful trait. 🤍

But loyalty without boundaries can quietly cost you your peace.

Sometimes the people we feel most loyal to are the very ones draining our energy, dismissin

Privileged Planning | St. Johns & Jacksonville, FL on Instagram: "Loyalty is a beautiful trait. 🤍 But loyalty without boundaries can quietly cost you your peace. Sometimes the people we feel most loyal to are the very ones draining our energy, dismissin

102K likes, 349 comments - privilegedplanning on February 23, 2026: "Loyalty is a beautiful trait. 🤍 But loyalty without boundaries can quietly cost you your peace. Sometimes the people we feel most loyal to are the very ones draining our energy, dismissing our boundaries, or pushing us to compromise our values. Protecting your peace doesn’t mean you stop caring. It means you start discerning. You can be loyal… • Without tolerating disrespect • Without funding someone else’s bad habits • Without sacrificing your mental, emotional, or financial stability If someone consistently oversteps your boundaries, pressures you, or makes you question your worth, that’s not loyalty. That’s inertia. 🚩 Growth requires momentum. And sometimes momentum means reevaluating who gets access to your time, energy, and resources. This applies financially too. You’re allowed to say no to lending money, co-signing, or covering expenses if it compromises your long-term goals. Protecting your peace includes protecting your financial future. At Privileged Planning, we help you build a financial plan that aligns with your values so your loyalty never comes at the expense of your stability. #FinancialPlanning #MoneyMindset #WealthBuilding #PersonalFinance #HealthyBoundaries This content is for educational purposes only. Investing involves risks, and examples shared are based on average past returns, which do not guarantee future outcomes. Always conduct your own research and consult a professional for personalized advice. This is not intended as investment, specific recommendations, or legal advice.".

by Wei Wei

• 2 months, 1 week ago

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by Wei Wei

• 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Andrea Maher - Control Your Anger | Stop Yelling | Calm Home on Instagram: "Kids don’t panic because of the mistake.
They panic because of your reaction.

And honestly… that hits hard when you really think about it.

Because we all make mistakes.

We run

Andrea Maher - Control Your Anger | Stop Yelling | Calm Home on Instagram: "Kids don’t panic because of the mistake. They panic because of your reaction. And honestly… that hits hard when you really think about it. Because we all make mistakes. We run

2,557 likes, 111 comments - thatcalmmom on February 23, 2026: "Kids don’t panic because of the mistake. They panic because of your reaction. And honestly… that hits hard when you really think about it. Because we all make mistakes. We run red lights sometimes. We forget bills. We say we’re going to eat healthy and then grab fast food. We know better… and we still mess up. That’s just being human. So when a kid spills something, breaks something, forgets something… why does it feel like the end of the world? Most of us weren’t taught how to stay calm in those moments. We were taught to react fast. Get loud. Control the situation. But when kids feel scared of making mistakes, they stop learning. They hide. They panic. They get anxious about getting it wrong instead of learning how to fix it. And the goal isn’t raising a child who never makes mistakes. The goal is raising a human who knows mistakes are safe to learn from. That starts with us learning how to slow down our reactions. That’s exactly why I created Control Your Anger Course™. It teaches you how to stop yelling, stop reacting on autopilot, and actually stay calm when things go wrong, so your child learns what to do instead of just learning to be afraid. Because when you lead with calm, they grow up feeling safe enough to think clearly, solve problems, and trust themselves. 📩 Comment “CALM LEADER” or message me and I’ll DM you the link. 🚨 You must be following @thatcalmmom BEFORE you comment to receive my DM with 🔗 #cyclebreaker #calmparenting #emotionalregulation #parentinghelp".

by Wei Wei

• 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Earth World Media on Instagram: "In just 4 seconds, a clock-headed figure offers a hand to a climber stranded on a cliffside ladder. At first glance, it looks like help. Look closer, and it’s unreliable aid—symbolic companionship that may fail the moment

Earth World Media on Instagram: "In just 4 seconds, a clock-headed figure offers a hand to a climber stranded on a cliffside ladder. At first glance, it looks like help. Look closer, and it’s unreliable aid—symbolic companionship that may fail the moment

2M likes, 3,288 comments - earthwoldmedia on January 28, 2026: "In just 4 seconds, a clock-headed figure offers a hand to a climber stranded on a cliffside ladder. At first glance, it looks like help. Look closer, and it’s unreliable aid—symbolic companionship that may fail the moment you need it most. The message lands without words: not every hand extended is meant to save you. Created by TheFigen—a musicology PhD, educator, and visual storyteller—the post blends surreal animation with emotional realism. Posted on January 2, 2026, it struck a nerve fast: 169,000 views, 3,000+ likes, and 174 replies, many echoing the same realization—trust is fragile, and self-reliance is survival. Psychology backs the feeling. Albert Bandura’s self-efficacy theory shows that belief in one’s own ability acts as a shield against disappointment, and a 2019 Psychological Bulletin meta-analysis found self-reliant mindsets linked to 25% higher resilience in difficult social environments. The art doesn’t say “don’t trust anyone.” It says: learn to stand even when the ladder shakes. If this made you pause, reflect, or feel seen—follow @globalpresstimes for more stories where art, psychology, and human truth intersect.".

by Wei Wei

• 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Mindset | Motivation | Self-Care | Healing on Instagram: "Trust is not rebuilt with words.

It is rebuilt through consistency, safety, and time.
And even then, it does not always return to what it once was.

When trust breaks, something shifts internally.

Mindset | Motivation | Self-Care | Healing on Instagram: "Trust is not rebuilt with words. It is rebuilt through consistency, safety, and time. And even then, it does not always return to what it once was. When trust breaks, something shifts internally.

276K likes, 1,507 comments - theinauthenticook on February 16, 2026: "Trust is not rebuilt with words. It is rebuilt through consistency, safety, and time. And even then, it does not always return to what it once was. When trust breaks, something shifts internally. The nervous system remembers. The body stays alert. The mind begins to question what used to feel natural. This is why apologies alone are not enough. What was broken was not just a belief, but safety. Some relationships can be repaired. Others change forever. Not because of bitterness, but because awareness has grown. Choosing distance after trust is broken is not punishment. It is self-protection. Sometimes healing means accepting that things cannot go back and lowing yourself to move forward without guilt. If you don’t heal you repeat it. Different person. Same emotional pattern. That’s not manifestation. That’s trauma looping. If you’re ready to break emotional cycles and manifest from alignment instead of fear — 👉 Comment “START” if you’re choosing self-respect over repeated hurt. I’ll send you something that helps you break toxic emotional cycles and reconnect with yourself.👈 ✨️ Follow for more grounded healing ✨️ #manifestationjourney #emotionalintelligence #innerwork #relationships #selfworth".

by Wei Wei

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Art therapy

by Wei Wei

• 5 months ago

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Key to health
The Pivot Point

by Master

• 5 months, 1 week ago

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Autism/ ADHD/ Giftedness chart

by Wei Wei

• 5 months, 3 weeks ago

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“In one’s wellbeing, many will be blessed.”

by Wei Wei

• 6 months, 1 week ago

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A friend read my earlier post about Narcissists’ intense reaction to avoid feeling “shame”, and shared to me that someone reacted to things she said several times which bothered her a bit. She was wondering if such situation revealed a narcissistic behavior.

I think certain distinctions also need to be put into consideration regarding such situation. First, one fact is everyone reacts, that’s inevitable for a human being when some discomfort occurs. It’s embedded in human race’s biological system as we are still an evolving race.

Then how to distinguish whether it’s a narcissistic behavior or a common reaction of …
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by Wei Wei

• 6 months, 1 week ago

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悲伤和愤怒两种情绪联系得很紧密。有时持续的悲伤下面可能更深的情绪是愤怒。因为文化或者经历的影响,对产生愤怒有负罪感,所以不敢表现愤怒的结果是涌动的悲伤和自怜。同时,那些愤懑和怨怼的行为背面也可能潜藏着强烈的悲伤,因为对伤感和悲戚的情绪有羞耻感,所以有攻击性的愤怒成为了替代表达。这种攻击不仅对外也对内,可能对悲伤这个情绪有评判有拒绝,所以对自己的脆弱作出了指责的动作,由此体验到愤怒。也因为无法释放深处的伤痛,而感到堵塞,当我们感到堵塞时,也自然会有生气的感觉。

也许那些攻击感强的人其实是很难过,也许那些很伤心的人其实是想发火。

by Wei Wei

• 6 months, 1 week ago

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There are many outstanding, kind, compassionate, and professional therapists/psychologists around the world. Meanwhile, it is not surprising anymore that we hear some news about therapists violating or abusing clients. In some cases, therapists conducted sexual violence in the therapy room. It shouldn’t have happened, but it happened, and not just once. When therapists put themselves in an authority figure or a power position, the therapy room can become a perfect space to exploit clients’ vulnerability. It is more harmful now if we don’t distinguish how safe we are with a therapist.

In my past training programs, some therapists would repeatedly …
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by Wei Wei

• 6 months, 2 weeks ago

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Today’s observation:

What I was seeking for many years was experience. I was counting on the places I went, the people I met, and the experiences I had to determine who I am. Now, as I study creation and practice, I see that the experiences are irrelevant. What I choose to do and what has to be done are not dependent on the experience, and are not for the experience. A creator wakes up to the creation at hand, despite the experience, then we create the experiences instead of getting experiences, or craving for the experiences.

by Wei Wei

• 6 months, 2 weeks ago

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What I have learned over the years is to observe the ones who accuse loudly, aggressively, and coldly. I would ask: “What is the intention of the accusation? Are they using the accusation to camouflage their own violence?“ Many times, I see that some people, when saying “I am a victim,” are also denying their violence and trying to manipulate others’ views so that they don’t have to take responsibility. Lots of NPD (narcissistic personality disorder) cases demonstrate this behavior.
Therefore, no matter how the accusation is phrased, listen to it and observe the accusers. It is not out of love, but they can claim it’s love.

by Wei Wei

• 6 months, 2 weeks ago

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这意味着我们的默认模式不一定能主导我们的生活体验。同时,让默认模式不被激活也并不是一件容易的事,和我们的任何一种技能(比如弹琴、健身、摄影、演讲等等)一样,这是一个需要学习、练习和巩固的能力,需要时间精力,还有耐受过程中的受挫体验。但它的回报正如文摘里提到的,亦是深远与愉悦的。
摘录自《我的骨头知晓一切》,很有趣的发现:

“用核磁共振仪器对放松状态下的人脑进行观测时,你会看到一些大脑区域的连接,它们在银灰色的背景中发出光亮,这就是默认模式网络。可以说它是人类产生意识活动、感到厌倦或做白日梦时的默认状态,简单来说就是自我。

如果躺在一台核磁共振检查仪器里,你的思绪会飘到何处?大多数人都会思考过去、计划将来,比如思索与身边人的关系、要处理的事务或身上的脓疱。科学家发现,抑郁症、焦虑症和复杂性创伤后应激障碍患者的默认模式网络会过度活跃。这合乎情理,因为默认模式网络坐镇责任感和不安感,如果过度活跃,它就会成为一股惩罚性的力量,让人陷入有害的执念和自我怀疑之中。

抗抑郁药物和致幻物质可以显著抑制默认模式网络的活动,但对于默认模式网络过度活跃的人来说,最有效的治疗还是正念认知疗法。原理很简单:默认模式网络的启动需要占用大脑资源,当它变得过分活跃时,你可以将所有的大脑能量转向外部事物(比如做一份非常难的数学练习卷),从而切断默认模式网络的能量来源,使其短路,因为大脑资源无法同时聚焦于内部和外部。当然,如果默认模式网络已经启动,再想安下心来解数学题可不容易。我曾尝试了好几年所谓的“默认模式网络关闭器”——做一些类似解数学题的事情来分散注意力,也有人试图通过喝酒或吸烟来达到类似效果。

关闭默认模式网络还有一个好处。当自我不再发声时,自己和别人之间的关系便解除了,我们由此能轻松进入一个更为宏大的相互联系状态,感受到自己从属于哪里——一个社会或世界,它远比自我庞大,却在最基本的人性上与我们相通,这样就更易于我们想象自己向宇宙释放爱的能量这一画面。我不是在故弄玄虚,这是有科学依据的。”

by Wei Wei

• 6 months, 2 weeks ago

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