Grief Journaling

Grief journaling helps us express the depth of what we’re going through in order to slowly begin rebuilding.

Staples of Meaningful Friendships

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When life is busy and full, but friendships are an important part of life…how do we juggle it? How do we stay close and connected?

Resilience – Part 2

There are thought patterns and behaviors that one can adopt to help cultivate resilience. We are talking through 5 of them!

Kids and Anxiety: How Parents Can Help

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While it may be difficult for an adult to understand the fears of young children, those anxieties can seem very real and scary particularly to a child between the ages of three and six. As a parent, the best approach you can take in helping to soothe your child’s fears is to first model calmness and reassurance.

Stress: Different Kinds at Work

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According to a recent survey of 2,000 workers by one of the nation’s top EAP providers, 60% of employees reported that they experienced high levels of stress. Another 32% said they experienced “constant, but manageable levels”. In other words, over 90% of employees deal with many levels of stress at … Read More

Crisis and Trauma: When to Seek Help

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*In the aftermath of the impact of Hurricane Harvey, we are going to repost a series on dealing with crisis and trauma. How should I help myself and my family in a time of crisis? There are a number of steps you can take to help restore emotional well being … Read More

Words: Beyond Sticks and Stones

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You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” I appreciate the spirit of the maxim, the refusal to give credence to critical, spiteful, thoughtless speech. The problem is, it’s not true. Scientific studies, legislation regarding hate speech and even … Read More