Category Mental

Self-Care: Why It’s Important (and How To Do It)

Several years ago I was the unfortunate recipient of multiple kidney stones over the course of two years. When you hear someone say that a kidney stone is more painful than childbirth, they aren’t exaggerating. It was one of the…

Why Your Circle Matters?

One of the crucial components on the road to recovery is having a healthy support system. Why? Because who we spend time with can play an instrumental role in our healing journey. That adage, “You are who you surround yourself…

What I Learned From My Garden Box

*hint: boundary setting, compassion, behavior activation, effective communication, and more I’ve always been wary when I’ve met a superior in a job placement who says the words, “I need you to anticipate my needs.” Okay, let’s get real… I have…

Education in the time of COVID

We thought we might be in the clear…then…Bam! COVID-19 VARIANTS! And just when we are supposed to be sending our kids back to school and off to college. I’m sure ANXIETY is running high for many! So many questions… What…