I appreciate the practicality of the tools used by 12 step-groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Sex Addicts Anonymous. The tools help in establishing consistent sobriety, which is the basic foundation upon which all subsequent growth depends. How important are...
October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. In the United States, up to 1 in 8 couples struggled with infertility and up to 1 in 4 women experience miscarriage. The diagnosis and experience of infertility can be devastating. Often this is accompanied by the...
2016 has been a tumultuous year of politics — polls have revealed low approval ratings of both major party candidates and high anxieties from American voters about the outcome of the election. Public political discourse reveals the deeply partisan nature of our...
Practicing gratitude when life is smooth sailing is easy, but practicing gratitude in the midst of struggle is where new muscles are developed. Celebrating Thanksgiving can be really challenging for those who are grieving or in the midst of a painful season of life....
As the holiday season is coming upon us, it is time to be mindful of ourselves, our mental and physical health. As much as this is a time of giving to others, it is a time to give to ourselves, as well. By being aware of the amount of stress that can occur...
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