Emotional Exhaustion

We are likely all familiar with stressful times. During times of acute stress we may even have intense stress for a period of time, but this is usually finite and followed by periods of recovery when we have less stress. When stress becomes chronic or long-term...

Diversity

Respect for diversity is very important in order for us to coexist in a world where no two people are alike. Diversity provides us with an outlook on what is necessary for growth and development as a society. Diversity allows us to be empowered, to learn as well as...

Self-Affirmation

Self-affirmation is the act of affirming one’s own worthiness and value as an individual for a beneficial effect (such as increasing one’s confidence or raising self-esteem). We can use “self-affirmations’ as a positive way to protect our sense...

Mindfulness and Response Control in Parenting

After recently engaging in a 16-hour road trip with my family, including two children under the age of 10, the topic of parenting has been at the forefront of my mind.  I wanted to take this opportunity to share some thoughts on mindfulness and attitude that can help...

Reaction to the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

Roe v. Wade. Everyone is saying it everywhere these days. Some people are happy, and a lot of people are angry.  Really, really angry. By simply reading the latest headlines, one can easily form an opinion and dive into heated discussions with friends and family about...

The Mental Health Impact of Racism

Racial Discrimination According to the American Psychological Association (2019), racial discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people based on physical characteristics such as skin color and hair texture. Discrimination can occur due to one’s...

Parenting in a Time of Crisis

Summer use to be a time for children to be carefree, or at least for the lucky ones. A lot has changed, in what feels like a blink of an eye. From barely treading water from the effects of the pandemic, children are now trying to make sense of what they hear from...