Although there is hope on the horizon with the rollout of vaccines, the toll of COVID on individuals, families, and society has been high. Because we’ve been dealing with this virus for so long, our responses have changed. The term “collective trauma” has been used... 
Do you need a Day of Unplugging? Think about how often you look at your phone each day. How much time do you spend on social media? How many hours do you spend playing games on your tablet? The reality is, most of us are on some kind of device around the clock.... 
Have you over felt swamped by your emotions? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your feelings in situations? Do you notice that at times you get stuck in your emotional responses to life events? Well then maybe you may be getting sunk by the suffering that comes with... 
After a year of strife and relationship disconnect, a renewed focus on kindness may be the best way forward. With the holidays well past and the blush of Valentine’s Day fading, the remaining weeks of winter may feel long and dreary until spring finally arrives.... 
Living with a chronic illness can be difficult and sometimes lonely when others don’t understand the limits you have. The people in your life who care about you deserve to know how they can help and support you. Additionally, having that support can boost... 
At first, working from home may have seemed like a really good thing. Not having to face COVID-19 daily while earning your paycheck from the couch wasn’t so bad in the scheme of things. In fact, you might’ve found you accomplished much more without commutes, coffee... 
More and more, mindfulness is being shown to offer incredible benefits for both physical and emotional health, including greater self-compassion. Mindfulness encompasses several main ideas and goals. These include increasing our awareness of the present moment and... 
No one wants to experience pain or suffering. Just as we are hard wired to physically recoil from a hot stove, we are hard wired to want to avoid emotional pain and heartache. Yet, sometimes we find ourselves stuck “marinating” in the misery or... 
Life will always have a certain amount of trials and challenges to face, and 2020 has given us more than our fair share it seems. Instead of turning on one another, though, how can couples face the challenging issues as a team… and win? Have you tried taking an... 
For some people, it can feel like the long winter months of dreary days, cloudy skies and cold temperatures last forever. While the season can make anyone feel a little bit down, for those with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD, or winter blues), it can create even... 
The year ahead needs a different kind of New Year’s Resolution. After the year we’ve had, plans to work out more and eat less are helpful, but might be superseded by resolutions more centered on our emotional health. Consider what we’ve endured! Separately and... 
It’s human nature to look at the lives of other people and compare them to your own. This “social referencing” is not a new practice. Comparison has been going on since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, it can fuel feelings of jealousy and worsen... 