An important part of any wellness program involves self-care
Life changes fast and often. With what has been currently going on due to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, many teens lives have been tossed around and left in uncertainty. Sure, it’s nice to have a little break [...]
Most of us are feeling increased stress and anxiety as we face the issues surrounding COVID-19. There are financial pressures, anxieties around the virus itself, and stress with the complete upheaval of our normal lives. This is the ideal [...]
Ph.D. and Clinical Psychologist, Elvira G. Aletta says that “Having a mental illness is the same as having any chronic illness.” That being said we need to give ourselves and our loved ones permission to make caring for [...]
For many people the holidays can be a mirage of joy and peace. The bustle of the season does not shimmer with happiness, instead it just highlights their daily struggle with metal illness. From where they sit while “everyone” [...]
For some of us the holidays bring happy memories and fun traditions, but for many more it is a stressful time that can often impact mental health, worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety. The pressures of buying the [...]
As if regulatory day to day concerns and tasks aren’t already mind boggling, the holidays can add to the overwhelm. The season presents us with the challenge of limited time with an intimidating number of items getting added to our calendars [...]
Healthy boundaries are important regardless of what time of year it is. They help us to define what behaviors from others are acceptable and what behaviors might lead to feelings of distress or a sense of being violated. [...]
“Gratitude” is not a word that you think about on a daily basis. In fact, it may only be a word that you think about around the holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. What exactly is gratitude? The Oxford [...]
Hi, I’m Angela, I have a husband with bipolar 2 disorder, my kids have ADHD, and I myself have struggled with depression—YOU’RE NOT ALONE! This week’s mental health tips cover reducing stress this holiday season. You might be [...]
As I walked up the outside stairs to the church’s classroom I couldn’t believe it was really happening. I was a dead man walking. Life as I knew it was truly over. I was on my way into my [...]
