Melissa Parks, PhD

#Psychologist offering online distance therapy to #expats and other globally mobile individuals. #expat #travel #mentalhealth

[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

Here are small ways to practice mindfulness throughout your work day. #mindfulness #mindfulnessatwork #worklifebalance #mindfulnessmeditation

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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

"You are not alone in your struggles, just as you are not alone in overcoming them...Here are a number of misconceptions regarding the treatment of mental health." #mentalhealthmatters #therapy
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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

Have you heard of "intergenerational trauma" before? You might be interested in learning more in this interview- https://t.co/MKL9EmvEOi #trauma #intergenerationaltrauma #therapy #mentalhealthawareness

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"10 Refreshingly Honest Comics About The Scary Thoughts New Moms Have" #motherhood #newmom #maternalmentalhealth #postpartumdepression #speakthesecret
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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

Here are some great suggestions to identify your own triggers and coping skills to manage stress and prevent burnout. https://t.co/wI8owwd5DI #stress #burnout #stressrelief

[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

What's on your reading list for 2019? Here are books a clinical psychologist recommends to her students and clients that you might want to add to your list. #readingrecommendations #bookclub #mentalhealth #psychology

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Are you a pillar or a brick? https://t.co/9v7zjvpawi #expatlife #lifeabroad #expat #globalnomad

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Are you part of a third culture family? #thirdculturefamily #expat #expatlife #thirdculturekid
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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

Maybe 2019 is the year you'll give online therapy a try yourself? Here are 5 reasons why people typically contact me for online therapy sessions. #onlinetherapy #distancetherapy #etherapy #onlinetherapist
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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

"...new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction..." #stressrelief #tedtalk

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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

One of the things I'm proud of in 2018 is "practicing what I preach" and keeping a gratitude journal, which is something I often suggest to my clients. Why don't you give it a try in 2019? #gratitude #gratitudejournal #newyearsresolution

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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

"So, while mental health carries a societal stigma —or even shame —for everyone, "for Filipinos, that shame is doubled," he says. "Not only do we not want to shame ourselves, we don't want to bring shame to our family" #crosscultural #mentalhealthmatters

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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

" The sense of self-worth that comes from being kind to yourself is much more stable over time than the sense of self-worth that comes from judging yourself positively." #selfcompassion #selfesteem #selfcare #selflove
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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

Tips for creating a New Year's resolution that you can stick to #newyearsresolution #resolution #goalsetting #newyearsresolutions #settinggoals
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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

"After a friendship breakup, it’s common to feel anger, sadness, loneliness and anxiety about seeing the person and fearful of mutual friends picking sides...Understanding that all of these feelings are normal will help you start moving forward" #friends

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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

If you celebrate Christmas & are doing some last minute shopping today, you might want to read this-

"Here are some of the key findings and what it means for finding the right gift for the important people in your life." #giftgiving #positivepsychology

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The struggle is real! #meditation #mindfulness #mindfulmeditation #mbsr

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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

This can be an incredibly difficult time of year for many people. Here are some suggestions for how to cope if you're dealing with grief right now. #grief #bereavement #mourning

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[Melissa Parks, PhD @IntentionlExpat]

"For most of us, listening without getting defensive is a hard skill to master. This is especially true when our partner is talking about a trigger of ours." #relationships #marriagematters #interculturalrelationships #biculturalrelationships

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