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  Avila, A. (2019). EDUlastic. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://images.app.goo.gl/3Qcirj6pQwT4r6uF9.       This module provided a significant amount of helpful information on the topic of Social Emotional mindfulness. It allowed me to further my knowledge on the subject and understand the importance of this aspect. Between the articles, the documentary, and the app I chose to use, I saw how essential it is to obtain proper mindfulness skills.          The article pertaining to using mindfulness in a way that accounts for trauma was very intriguing to me. Trauma certainly seems to be a significant problem that people in our world face. With that in mind, it's crucial to create practices in which mindfulness can be performed without creating an uplift in one's trauma. One of the ways the article suggests this can be done is by preventing harm. It can be harmful to people suffering from trauma to taker part in mindfulness if not done ...

Blog Post #5

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Okalow, S. (2022, May 18). What is poverty? it's not as simple as you think . World Vision Canada. Retrieved March 5, 2023, from https://www.worldvision.ca/stories/child-sponsorship/what-is-poverty     After examining this week's module on poverty and homelessness, my awareness of the issue has undoubtedly increased as I have thoroughly examined the circumstances surrounding the people suffering from these struggles. Oftentimes, this is a struggle that not just me but others as well often overlook. The overlooking of a struggle can also be tied into the last module pertaining to mental illness. I feel as though the struggle that comes with particular cases of mental illness can often be neglected and not receive the proper support. Back to this module, however, we take a lot for granted at times, such as access to food, water, and a permanent roof over our heads. These aspects are consistently at the disposal of many, but others can't say the same. These are not guaranteed ...