There are plenty of stereotypes about what people go through when dealing with the empty nest transition. When you last child leaves the home, it can feel bitterswewt. Of course, you want them to “leave the nest” and create a life for themselves. But, for many...
September is National Suicide Awareness Month. None of us want to think about losing someone we love due to suicide. Unfortunately, it happens all too often. On average, one person commits suicide every 16.2 minutes. Two-thirds of the people who commit suicide suffer...
Gratitude practices are tremendously beneficial to our mental heath and well being, but are often misunderstood or thought to be the same thing as positive thinking. There are certainly benefits to thinking positively and getting rid of negative self-talk, but...
Aug 30th is Grief Awareness Day. Most people think they know what grief is. But, there are so many stereotypes surrounding the process that it is often misunderstood. Grief is a normal, healthy process people experience after a loss. While you might tend to associate...
Friendships are crucial to everyone’s well being. Having a social support system, whether it’s in your church, your community, etc., can help to reduce stress, anxiety, and let you know you’re not alone. But, it’s not always easy to put yourself out there and make new...