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Thoughts, ruminations, recommendations from a mindfulness therapist. My life has been a mix of literary exploration, government work, and global education. My journey has taken me across the world—from working with street children in Romania to teaching in South Korea—before returning home to focus on crisis management and therapy.

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Living My Dharma: The Art of Listening and Bearing Witness
Lex Enrico Santi, LCSW, MFA What is Dharma? Dharma is a concept deeply embedded in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, often translated as...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Mar 234 min read
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The Different Paths of Yoga and the Pitfalls Along the Way
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA I have been on the path of yoga, seemingly, all my life. I have enjoyed sharing perspectives and the...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Mar 225 min read
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The Problem with Pearl-Clutching Podcasts: When Storytelling Goes Nowhere
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA I love podcasts, I think they're great, really. Lately, I’ve found myself exhausted by a particular brand of...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Mar 194 min read
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Did Turning Down a Job Change the Course of History?
A Reflection on Power, Integrity, and the Road Not Taken By Lex Enrico Santi, LCSW, MFA Lex Enrico Santi In 2003, I was a returned Peace...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Mar 107 min read
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Resilient Movements in Uncertain Times: Building Stronger Organizations in Activism, Social Work, and Higher Education
Maurice Mitchell’s article Building Resilient Organizations: Toward Joy and Durable Power in a Time of Crisis  provides a critical...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Mar 54 min read
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Unwritten: A Creative Writing Therapy Workshop – Transforming Pain into Story
By Lex Enrico Santi, MFA, LCSW Painful memories can feel like a knife in the heart, a persistent and sharp reminder of something...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Mar 33 min read
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Healthy Gamer and Yogic Chitta: A Dual Framework for Understanding the Mind’s Response to Modern Addictions and Emotional Distress
By Lex Enrico Santi, LCSW, MSW – A Key Therapy LCSW PLLC  In an age dominated by technology, the challenges of mental health have...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Feb 286 min read
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NARRATIVE THERAPY: Writing the Letter
How to Write a Letter to Someone Who Hurt You: A Guide to Letting Go Writing a letter to someone who has hurt you can be one of the most...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Feb 215 min read
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The Power of Storytelling: How Narrative Therapy Unlocks Emotional Healing
Stories Shape How We Heal By: Lex Enrico Santi, LCSW, MFA -- A Key Therapy PLLC We all tell stories about our lives—whether it's the...
Lex Enrico SantÃ, LCSW, MFA
Oct 25, 20245 min read
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