31 Jan 2022 | Health and Wellness, Resources, Stress Reduction
Anxiety and what we can do to cope Stress and anxiety can be motivating and healthy in just the right amount. Think of it as a well-being scale. Too little stress and we don’t get anything done. Yet too much pressure keeps our nervous system on a drive without... Read more
31 Dec 2021 | Family, Health and Wellness, Stress Reduction
Holiday Pressure Anna had decided this year she would not visit her family for the holidays. She knew for sure that she would be hearing about this for a while from her parents. She could hear it now, “How could you do this to me!” Her mom would shout.... Read more
13 Dec 2021 | Family, Stress Reduction
Time flies. The year 2021 is almost over, and believe it or not, we are nearly 2 years into COVID-19 — we know it has been tough, great applause to all of you who have stayed strong all this time. The experience must have been even more stressful for those who are... Read more
16 Nov 2021 | Health and Wellness, Mindfulness, Stress Reduction
Preventative Model Our current health model is reactive rather than preventative. The notion that many health issues can be prevented through daily habits and lifestyle changes isn’t exclusive to physical health. Mental health exists on a continuum and works... Read more
9 Nov 2021 | Children, Stress Reduction, Teens
Childhood Trauma and Self-Care Childhood trauma is our reaction to deeply distressing experiences that overwhelm our physical and mental coping abilities as children. Traumatic experiences activate a fight or flight response. During these reactions, our brain directs... Read more
27 Oct 2021 | Health and Wellness, Stress Reduction
Trauma is our response to deeply distressing events that overwhelm our coping abilities. The global Covid-19 pandemic has brought about world-wide trauma, through the continuous emotional and physical toll that it takes on us. This applies, whether we have suffered... Read more
