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Here are some signs of stubbornness:
Being hardheaded
Digging your heels in
Sticking to an idea or plan even when you know it's wrong
Doing something you want to do even if no one else wants to do it
Pointing out all the reasons an idea won't work when others present it
Feeling anger, frustration, and impatience when others try to persuade you. Some say that stubbornness can be caused by insecurities, an unstable life, being goal-oriented, or bad past experiences.

Here are some tips for taking advice:
Consider the process
In addition to the content of the advice, consider the process of receiving it.
Choose the right person
When looking for advice, consider who can provide the best advice for your situation. For example, you might ask a jewel merchant for advice about jewels, or a herdsman for advice about sheep.
Don't waste time
Some advice can lead you in circles, so look for people who can help you get where you want to go without wasting time.
Taking advice can be useful in many areas, including business, health, relationships, and personal finance.

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What is dissociation?
Many people may experience dissociation (dissociate) during their life.

If you dissociate, you may feel disconnected from yourself and the world around you. For example, you may feel detached from your body or feel as though the world around you is unreal. Remember, everyone’s experience of dissociation is different.

Dissociation is one way the mind copes with too much stress, such as during a traumatic event.

There are also common, everyday experiences of dissociation that you may have. Examples of this are when you become so absorbed in a book or film that you lose awareness of your surroundings. Or when you drive a familiar route and arrive at your destination without any memory of how you got there.

Experiences of dissociation can last for a short time (hours or days) or for much longer (weeks or months).

Dissociation may be something that you experience for a short time while something traumatic is happening. But you also may have learned to dissociate as a way of coping with stressful experiences. This may be something that you’ve done since you were young.

When might I dissociate?
For many people, dissociation is a natural response to trauma that they can't control. It could be a response to a one-off traumatic event or ongoing trauma and abuse. You can read more on our page about the causes of dissociative disorders. Dissociation might be a way to cope with very stressful experiences.
You might experience dissociation as a symptom of a mental health problem, for example post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder.
Some people may dissociate as part of certain cultural or religious practices. You may experience dissociation as a side effect of alcohol or some medication, or when coming off some medication.

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Tolerance- the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

Tolerance is a value that can be defined as accepting and respecting others' beliefs and practices, even if you don't share them. It's about recognizing that people are equal citizens and human beings, and that disagreements are acceptable as long as there's mutual respect.

Tolerance can be demonstrated in different ways, including:

Being tolerant
Accepting others' behaviors, even if you don't agree with them. For example, you might agree to disagree with someone about their political views.

Tolerating a situation
Withstanding adverse conditions while thinking others' behaviors are unacceptable. For example, you might tolerate a bad boss because you need the job.

Tolerance can be fostered through education, knowledge, openness, communication, and freedom of thought, conscience, and belief. Some say that tolerance should be taught, nurtured, acted upon, and defended.

However, some say that the internet has both fostered tolerance and enabled intolerant movements to flourish online. Others say that polarization will continue, and people on the extremes will be less tolerant of those opposite them.

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Saying thank you can mean a lot, to acknowledge what someone has done and to let them know they’ve made a difference, but saying thank you just isn’t enough, just as saying sorry isn’t enough without changed behavior, thank you isn’t where your gratitude should end.

When we think of thank you as an action word it changes our thinking, it causes us to pause and think of how we can say thank you by what we do, not just saying the words, and how showing kindness to others is a way we can say thank you to someone else who helped us past just seeing ourselves and our own problems and sharing ourselves with someone else. Thank you is a way of life, not just something we feel in a moment and then move on, when we live in a place of thank you we carry gratitude in our heart and we look for ways to share that in hopes of allowing someone else to find peace, or support or acknowledgment, and when we do that we are also sharing that thank you, or gratitude, with ourselves, that we are in a place today where we are able to find some compassion for others and share a positive message or moment.

Next time, before you simply say thank you, think about what what action you can take to show how thankful you are, to not simply say thank you in a moment, but let that thanks continue from that moment on.

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Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are certified individuals trained to evaluate, diagnosis, and treat delays and disorders in the following 9 areas: speech sound disorders, fluency (stuttering), swallowing, voice and resonance, receptive and expressive language, cognitive communication, alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), social communication, and hearing. SLPs can help individuals across the lifespan, from children at birth to adults on hospice. Some common diagnoses SLPs work with include Autism Spectrum Disorders, strokes, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), stuttering, articulation errors, language delays, late talkers, Down syndrome, children who are minimally verbal, voice disorders such as Muscle Tension Dysphonia, people who are deaf and hard of hearing, and many other populations. SLPs work in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, private practices, early intervention, home health and doctor's offices.

If you suspect your child has a delay in communication, unclear speech, or any other difficulty with communication, talk to your pediatrician about a possible speech-language evaluation. Early intervention for a child with a language delay, speech disorder, or fluency difficulties are crucial to the child's later academic and language development. Some resources for the greater Birmingham, AL area include Children's Rehabilitation Services (CRS), Children's of Alabama, and United Ability (all linked below).

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“When opportunity knocks, open the door.”

How many times has opportunity knocked on your door and you didn’t answer?  Opportunities arise every day.  We just need to be aware of them and make the decision to take them or live with the consequences of missing them.

We can all look back at points in our lives when we had opportunities to try something new, to have a unique experience, to learn or to grow.  Whenever I miss an opportunity, I feel disappointed.  I wonder how the opportunity, if taken, would have impacted my life or given a result I was seeking.  I also ponder about opportunities I have taken, and I wonder how my life would have been impacted if I hadn’t seized those opportunities.

Be self-aware
Consider how you've responded to similar situations and how your typical style might help you get closer to what you want.
 
Be flexible
Be willing to revise unrealistic expectations and recognize when you're waiting for the perfect time.
 
Build your network
Reach out to past and present clients, partners, and business associates to keep your business top of mind.
 
Be kind to yourself
Don't judge or blame yourself for missed opportunities. Instead, focus on what comes next.
 
Acknowledge your emotions
It's normal to feel sad sometimes. Putting a name to your emotions can help you move on.
 
Embrace an opportunistic perspective
Accept that things rarely happen as planned and capitalize on that.
 

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Chris Albright is a person in long term recovery from SUD and currently serving the community as a peer support specialist helping people get into state funded treatment. He is a father and a very wholesome one at that. He cares from the homeless and shutout communities of Birmingham and surrounding areas. Through the company Chris works for He gets to do what he loves everyday. Chris can relate to the communities he serves because of the story he tells. This story wouldnt be possible with out Jeremy and Chris being roomates at OFU, and im glad to see how both of these pillars in the community have grown. Please give a warm welcome to Chris and his experiences in life. Listen to the words spoken and take something from that

205-569-1468- personal cell
205-973-2012 - direct work number we do Intakes and assessments for the entire state of Alabama

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Here are some things you might not know about the brain:
 
It's the fattiest organ: The brain is at least 60% fat, and healthy fats like omega-3s are important for its function.
 
It's unique: No two brains are the same, due to a combination of genetics, learning, and experiences.
 
It's a powerhouse: The brain is very complex and requires a lot of energy, which is why you feel hungry after studying or need fat to function.
 
Short-term memory is short: The brain can only hold small amounts of information in active memory for about 20–30 seconds.
 
It's not fully developed in teens: The brain doesn't fully develop until a person is in their mid-twenties.
 
Sweating can shrink it: Dehydration from sweating for 90 minutes can cause the brain to shrink away from the skull, which is equivalent to aging and abuse for a year and a half.
 
It interprets pain: The brain interprets and evaluates sensory signals from the body, so it "feels" pain even though it doesn't have nociceptors.
 
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Sam was a young adventurous man who seemed to love life and pretty much every person in it. A lack of friends was definitely not an issue for Sam. Around 1200 people visited the funeral home after hearing of his passing because a world without Sam seemed inconceivable. From the outside looking in, Sam was a happy go lucky guy with everything to live for. However, there was obviously something very serious going on within him, and a world without Sam had to become a reality.

We will never have all the answers concerning his death and instead hope to save as many others suffering as we can with the knowledge we have now gained. Through the work of the SAM foundation we aspire to bring hope to the hopeless and prevent another tragedy like Sam’s in the future.

The SAM Foundation offers suicide prevention education, resources, & awareness in Georgia, Alabama and surrounding areas. We also reach across the country with certain virtual programs.

The mission of the SAM Foundation is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education by equipping our communities with the skills to intervene in a suicidal crisis. Our hope is to change the way our communities view mental health and serve as a resource to those who have been affected by suicide, therefore making our communities more suicide safe.

The SAM Foundation believes all members of communities play a vital role in suicide prevention. Through our evidence- based trainings, the SAM Foundation reaches a variety of community members, corporate groups, educators, first responders and mental health professionals.

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From Stephanie  Hodges -Words can not express how much we appreciate each and every person that came out today and join us for our 4th Annual Suicide Awareness Walk event in memory of Mary Lynn Gray.

● We exceeded our goal today and raised a total of: 💲1️⃣1️⃣,6️⃣0️⃣5️⃣ in proceeds for The SAM Foundation of Alabama in Mary's honor!!!
👏👏💜🩵👏👏💜🩵👏👏💜🩵👏👏💜🩵
Not only will this help promote suicide awareness and prevention within our state, but it will ALSO help provide training to others that CAN help SAVE LIVES ‼️

It has been an honor and an privilege to not only advocate for Suicide Awareness and Prevention with this amazing team, but to also stand beside and support one of the strongest families I know.
Mary's Family!!

Some examples of how to change the narrative on suicide include:

Addressing the stigma and taboo surrounding suicide
Promoting mental health literacy and help-seeking behavior
Engaging in conversations to raise awareness and create understanding
Advocating for policy change and improved access to mental healthcare.

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