growth through adversity

Growth through Adversity

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It is safe to say that many are living in a time characterized by uncertainty, doubt, and for some, fear of their future and wellbeing. These hard feelings create a noticeable tone in our society that is hard to ignore for any age. With bare store shelves, emphasis put on social distancing, shelter in place […]

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Parenting Tip: Substance Use Prevention During COVID-19

Parenting Tip: Substance Use Prevention During COVID-19

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Anyone else feeling the stress of homeschooling right now? I know I’m not alone in that! What about stressors of having to work from home with kids there, losing a job, not having access to valuable resources, worrying about medical issues?  Many parents, guardians and adolescents are facing a big change in their lives right now…being […]

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compassion's place in healing

Compassion’s Place in Healing

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Have you ever heard the phrase, “It’s better to give than to receive”?   As a child, I thought my mom was just making something up. How can anything be better than receiving a gift?  Well, science now backs up this quote. Research shows that practicing compassion actually stimulates emotional and physical healing!  When we […]

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way to wellness

Making Wellness A Way Of Life

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When you think of wellness what comes to mind? The common misconception of wellness is that it’s a goal achieved over time. However, wellness can be incorporated into your daily routine today! While setting a goal to lose 15 lbs or run a marathon is amazing, that’s not wellness. That’s a long term goal as […]

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Supporting our Children and Teens through Vicarious Trauma

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            In the times that we live in with Social Media and the Internet providing what feels like immediate access to our favorite stars/sports players, our children feel more “connected” to them than ever. This may have been evident for many who felt the loss of famed Basketball Player, Kobe Bryant. Grief was felt around […]

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