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...