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When most of us go to work, we know what to expect. We know how our days will go, who we will see, what time we get off, and for the most...

A number of you may be familiar with the concept of “mindfulness." Most often I hear mindfulness discussed in terms of various...

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While going through my social work program, I had an internship at a facility that provided care for individuals diagnosed with...

Last week I found myself wanting to organize my office. I thought, I need to make this different but had no sense of direction. Often...

Let’s face it, the past couple of years have been a challenge to say the least. With more stress in your work and personal life,...

Valentine's Day should not be the only day of the year to have fun and celebrate with your loved one. A little creativity can go a long...

Most of us are familiar with grief and have possibly experienced it firsthand at some point in our lives. However, those of us caring for...

“Watch your thoughts they become your words. Watch your words they become your actions. Watch your actions they become your habits. Watch...

What a wonderful idea – to involve your animal in therapy! While there are many different types of therapies involving animals (which are...

Self-compassion is something we so commonly overlook but is so critical to our overall mental health and well-being. In my lifetime, I...

How do you know if your needs are being met? Do you even know what your needs are? When it comes to physiological needs, we are all...

Let’s talk about the holidays. American culture has a tendency to celebrate to the max and it can feel like there’s no escaping from the...

It is probably fair to say only some of us have the “Vegas” nerve that motivates the costly trip out west every now and again. However,...

The word family can mean so many different things. Some of you may belong to a nuclear or traditional family, where in the household, you...

The impact of trauma is becoming more widely talked about and acknowledged. This is important because it increases awareness of the...

At some point in your life, you have probably heard the phrase “treat others how you want to be treated.” This phrase is often used to...

As humans, we have many roles to fill: mother, father, husband, wife, son, daughter, etc. Even though we fill these roes, we are still...

Back to School: 3 Ways to Ease Transitions Kiddos will soon be starting school this year with options. Whether it is in person with...