Winter is a beautiful season that brings with it chilly weather and cozy moments by the fireplace. However, it is essential for parents to ensure that their little ones are warm and comfortable during this time. Since I work with children, I often get asked by parents for resources regarding staying warm and preventing sickness... Continue Reading →
I have already written about my personal hurdles with New Year’s resolutions in a separate blog. The pressure of the new year. The need to improve upon ourselves. The challenges of making long-lasting changes to our attitudes and routines. This is not a blog about those things, rather, I wanted to share a different perspective... Continue Reading →
Hello 2024! New year, new me! Time to lose ten pounds, stop eating bread, quit smoking, floss daily, start a new workout regime, and get out of debt. Just kidding. Those are all genuine resolutions I have made in the past. My birthday would sneak up on me at the end of November and I... Continue Reading →
BIPOC. Have you seen this acronym appear more often recently? I know I have, even though the acronym has been around since 2013. BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The People of Color portion is intended to include Latino/a/x, Asian, and other ethnic and racial groups as well. The creation of the... Continue Reading →
If you have ever been in counseling, you may have heard your counselor refer to the “DSM” during a session. Or, even better, perhaps they have pulled out the DSM during session and have gone through specific material with you. DSM is the acronym for The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It is... Continue Reading →
It was December of 2020. The first Christmas we would all experience during the Covid-19 pandemic was approaching. My best friend of twenty-five years, Kelly, had moved in with me earlier in the year. She had been teaching art in Quito, Ecuador for the past 3 years, but was forced to make a final decision... Continue Reading →
Let me set the scene. You are out with your friends for happy hour on a Friday night. Everyone has worked hard and is eager to relax and let loose. One of your friends, on top of having a rough work week, has also recently experienced some personal stress. Perhaps they went through a breakup... Continue Reading →
Have you ever come across the term "IOP" and wondered what it means? I was in the same boat until recently. IOP, or Intensive Outpatient Program, is a type of treatment option for individuals struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues. Intrigued by this concept, I embarked on a journey to understand what an... Continue Reading →
I enjoy my beer. However, as I am approaching my mid-thirties, my body has started to let me know it does not share my enthusiasm. I usually must pop a Pepcid AC prior to the event. And heaven forbid I have more than two drinks. If I do, I will surely feel bloated, tired, and... Continue Reading →
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