Is this it? Is this the first time since the birth of your babies that you will be forced to spend at least part of the Holiday without your children because of separation or divorce? It’s no fun. The first year is definitely the hardest. But it doesn’t have to be all bad, even though […]
Thursday is International Survivors of Suicide Day
This Thursday, November 21st is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. It’s an event that brings together survivors of suicide to share their experiences and offer hope and encouragement to others. Loss is never easy, but losing a loved one to suicide is particularly painful. Sadly, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that roughly 800,000 […]
Personal Reflections on Grief: Remembering My Father Eight Years Later
Personal Reflections on Grief: Remembering My Father Eight Years Later Saturday marks eight years since my father passed away. I didn’t plan on sharing it publicly. But the truth is, he’s been on my mind a lot this week. I’ve carried the mini rough hewn cut out photo of him in the wallet part of […]
The Impact of Grief on Relationships
Experiencing the death of a loved one is one of the most painful things each person must face. The shock of your beloved friend or family member having passed away, along with the finality of their death is difficult to deal with. Everyone Mourns Differently The process of mourning is a very personal experience. Because […]
Keeping the Spark Alive: Simple Romantic Things Long-Time Couples Can Do
When you build a fire, whether to warm your home or to add a bit of ambience on a cold, winter’s night (and it is starting to get chilly here in MN), you know you’ve got to tend to the fire to keep it going. Relationships aren’t any different. Relationships begin with that initial spark, […]
3 Ways to Improve Communication in Relationships
The number one ingredient to any healthy stable relationship is good communication. When communication is poor, relationships break down. Whether they are platonic, romantic or revolve around business, your relationships will thrive if you improve your communication with others. Here’s how you can do that: Be Fully Present Trust and respect must be earned by […]
Benefits of Career Counseling
One of the most important aspects of adulthood is one’s career. Afterall, most adult Americans will spend a third of their lives at their job. But some studies have revealed that only half of Americans are satisfied with their careers. Many are feeling stressed to the max, and this is affecting their health and overall […]
How Your Self-Esteem Affects Your Mental Health
Having a low self-esteem is something many people of all ages deal with. While a low self-esteem is not considered a mental health condition in and of itself, the way we think about ourselves directly impacts our overall well-being and mental health. What is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem refers to the way you feel about yourself. If […]
National Women’s Equality Day
August 26th is National Women’s Equality Day. NWE is day to acknowledge how far women have come on their journey toward equality and how much more work is still to be done. While the greatest gender gaps are found primarily in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, according to the World Economic Forum, there […]
Rumination: What It Is & How to Stop Doing It
Rumination involves obsessively thinking about negative experiences and feelings. Some people replay events that occurred in the past. Others worry about situations that could potentially occur in the future. Rumination tends to have a snowball effect. Certain mental health conditions (including generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder) can cause someone to ruminate, and rumination can […]
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