It has been 3 years since my Mother died at 9:41pm on a hot August night. She was 62 and pancreatic cancer had ravaged her…
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Even if we see ourselves as advocates for increasing acceptance and understanding for people dealing with mental health issues, most of us are probably unconsciously…
Take a moment to think about how you felt the last time you caught yourself ruminating and/or stuck in an anxious mode. Perhaps you were…
“When you’ve seen beyond yourself, then you may find, peace of mind is waiting there.” – George Harrison If you’re distracted by all that’s going…
There are a few new things I’ve been doing that has had a tremendous impact on my emotional health. Gratitude. You’ve probably heard it a…
We all have had moments when we felt “stuck” or like we’ve hit a wall. Being stuck is an inner feeling of stagnation and paralysis…
Your life is important. We all have moments of doubt and fear that can make us feel small, inferior and unworthy. These thoughts do not…
Alice had experienced many successes in her youth. She was gifted with athletic skills, intelligence, and an outgoing personality. She qualified for a scholarship in…
Of all the conversations parents are uncomfortable having with their children, perhaps none is as daunting as talking about suicide. Unfortunately, this is a topic…
Unwanted changes, unexpected challenges, loss, disappointments, abuse or other forms of adversity often bring with them hurt or harm. Feelings of self-pity are quite normal…