There is a common theme in the modern individual. We worry. In high school, we worry about college. In college, we worry about our careers. During our careers, we worry about retirement. After retirement, we continue to worry about life. We can’t sleep because we worry about the day.
Read MoreDecisions are assumed to be rational, where cost is compared to reward and rewards are scaled to personal value. But how are personal values determined? What is the motivation for our decisions?
Read MoreHave you ever felt anxious or sad over something that wasn't a "big deal"? This may be your inner child crying out to you, magnifying a situation that doesn’t need to feel as scary or bad as it is.
Read MoreSeeing a loved one develop dementia and experiencing the pain of being forgotten from their memories may be one of the toughest things that you can go through.
Read MoreEvery person’s experience of grief is just that- personal. Each experience is different, and even if the 5 stages seem like a good criterion, it’s not a checklist of grief by any means.
Read MoreThe pandemic has dragged on a lot longer than expected, and many have experienced a wide variety of feelings during its continuance; loneliness about not seeing people, fear about contracting a potentially deadly virus, and guilt about seeing friends or family in person.
Read MoreWhether it’s the last time hanging up the apron, logging off the office computer, or closing the classroom doors, retirement is always a huge step in life that opens up an endless number of doors. Because of the time and monetary stability it provides, the possibilities of what to do in the years following retirement are both limitless and varied.
Read MoreWhether quickly or at a glacial pace, sometimes people drift apart and lose contact with one another. With life’s unpredictability, estrangement from loved ones can occur so quickly that it is almost unnoticeable. Losing touch with someone with whom you once shared a strong bond is nothing to be ashamed of. Everyone does so at some point in their life and oftentimes it is unavoidable. Though estrangement is oftentimes inevitable, it does not always have to be permanent.
Read MoreIn order for all people to practice their faith safely and with deserved security, not only is awareness of the existence of predatory evangelists a necessity, but the steps one must take in order to detect both them, and the harm they do to their followers are also required.
Read MoreWhatever connection you have to each other, it is absolutely okay for that person to remain a part of your relationship.
Read MoreBereavement camps offer unique grieving experiences for children that have lost loved ones. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreThis article will help you learn where your “old self” went, where your new traits derived from, how to accept them, and how they benefit you.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has made it difficult to be able to connect in-person, so now more than ever is a great opportunity to explore virtual mental health resources. We’ve collected a number of those different resources here.
Read MoreExplaining death to a child is difficult, but can seem manageable in comparison to discussing that someone they know and love has passed away from suicide. Here you will find suggestions for how to have this difficult but necessary conversation.
Read MoreA condolence letter is a personal way to show support at a time that may be difficult. Because everyone’s journey is unique, it is essential to be genuine, sensitive, and sincere when formulating this letter.
Read MoreIn situations where grieving a loved one or friend can result in depression, one of the most effective forms of psychotherapy is known as interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT).
Read MoreUnderstanding the types of grief and where you may lie on the spectrum of bereavement response is essential for your health maintenance.
Read MoreIt’s a conversation one must have eventually, but first, there are a few things the adult must understand about children and their ability to process emotions.
Read MoreHave you heard of the saying “talk less, listen more?” To a grieving loved one, this phrase can be the greatest gift they didn’t know they needed.
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