When we worry about an event, we focus on an imaginary threat that is not happening in reality. Below are 3 suggestions to address the reactions associated with anxiety and panic. 1) In most cases, simply taking a few moments to practice some simple relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing,
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Shared by Aaron Karmin, LCPC, Contributing Blogger April 6, 2020
Find someone you trust. Talk with a family member or close friend about your experience. Contact a friend and have someone stay with you for a few hours or a day. Don’t carry this burden alone; share it with those who care about you. Talking about the stressful event will
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MISSOULA —The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Montana, and Native American Rights Fund has challenged a Montana law that severely restricts Native Americans’ access to the ballot. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of Western Native Voice and Montana Native Vote, Native American led organizations focused on
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Shared by Native Sun News Today March 18, 2020
Jody TallBear, a Native American attorney in the Department of Energy’s Office of Economic Impact and Diversity. WASHINGTON – Jody TallBear, a Native American attorney in the Department of Energy’s Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, reached a $200,000 settlement agreement with the United States Department of Energy in connection
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Walt Swan with his sons Zane and Steven Swan owners of He Sapa Enterprises. RAPID CITY – Walt Swan, a longtime Rapid City resident, announced he will be running for the Rapid City Council in Ward 4. He will be having a petition signing party at his office at 1024
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Oyate Health Center on the Sioux San Campus RAPID CITY – The Oyate Health Center and the Indian Health Service remain ready to confront the COVID-19 virus. They are coordinating with tribal-partners, the CDC, the South Dakota Department of Health, as well as Monument Health and other area providers to
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Devyn Valandra, 18, a Stevens High School student, plans to become a business owner. He is in the development stages, but already has a product available – coffee infused with sage extract. (Photo by Richie Richards) RAPID CITY – A high school student in Rapid City has taken the initial
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Tribal representatives and community members observed polluted water during state-guided tour of Gilt Edge Gold Mine Superfund site in the northern Black Hills. (Photo by Talli Nauman) RAPID CITY – The Red Ribbon Skirt Society and NDN Collective are hosting a Mniluzanhan Water Walk here on March 22 to celebrate
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“Lisa Modrick holds her city council badge during an interview after the March 10 disciplinary hearing at the Civic Center” (Photo by Travis Dewes) RAPID CITY – Lisa Modrick was expelled from the Rapid City Council on Tuesday, March 10 after a six-and-a-half hour disciplinary hearing about a code of
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This strand of hair was provided to mother, Alice Johnson-Leroy from Superintendent Adam Lambert following an incident in which her child’s hair was cut during school hours under suspicion of having head lice. (Photo courtesy Alice Johnson-Leroy) PIERRE – The mother of the daughter whose hair was cut at school
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