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 MoreAt the end of the day, the world may not, and never will be in short supply of negativity, but such does not have to get in the way of your happiness and overall fulfillment in life.
Read MoreJournaling and meditation are often recommended to improve your mental health. But how do they support you through difficult times?
Read MoreMany of these are not only untrue, but show unfair bias against people with mental health issues.
Read MoreClose brushes with death can be deeply traumatizing. But for some, they can also be the impetus for growth, change, and enlightenment.
Read MoreIn such a tough situation, it is important to know what to say and what not to say.
Read MoreWhatever connection you have to each other, it is absolutely okay for that person to remain a part of your relationship.
Read MoreTo help work through some of the emotions as well as the practical steps you may have to take as a family member, here are some worksheets that can help guide you.
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 MoreThese skills and tools are not just useful in hospitals and hospices, but in funeral homes and even in conversations with family and friends during the grief cycle.
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.
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