Posted on August 19, 2021 by Katherine Jarrell MSW, RSW
With the new school year looming, students of any age can benefit from learning how to study more effectively. Rather than bringing up the subject of study habits as a lecture, entice your kids with the promise that they will...
Posted on June 3, 2021 by Natalie Draycott, MACP
(Photo by Gary E. Stevenson, April 2021)
The last fourteen months have certainly been challenging and have impacted our lives in many ways. For some, far too much has been lost, economically, socially, emotionally, physically and mentally. I think it is...
Posted on May 20, 2021 by Jodie Purnell, MC
Intimacy refers to a deep and mutual connection; a place where one can be emotionally vulnerable and sexually satisfied. Intimacy is dynamic with emotional, intellectual, spiritual, sexual, and physical components.
When a long-term-committed relationship is without intimacy, partners can feel more...
Posted on May 13, 2021 by Julie Couture, MACP
Many of my clients find themselves worrying about things throughout their daily lives. We worry about what people think of us, or worrying about one of our family members catching COVID, or what would happen if we lose our job...
Posted on May 6, 2021 by Lisa Gust, MSc.
As responsibilities pile up and stress builds, the first thing we tend to let go of are hobbies. We tell ourselves that we “don’t have enough time” for hobbies when there are other important tasks demanding our time and attention.
It...
Posted on March 25, 2021 by Kaylee Garside, MA
Your pain has a purpose.
To resist or avoid the depths of pain is to turn away from the most authentic parts of your soul. To close the beautiful tapestry that provides a window into who you are.
This is because inside...
Posted on March 18, 2021 by Jodi Kunz, MC
In general, anxiety, in and of itself, is natural and adaptive; it is a normal reaction to stress, and it has its place as an essential signal for our safety. For example, it can motivate us to accomplish tasks like...
Posted on March 11, 2021 by Heather Nolin
What is ‘Pandemic Fatigue’
‘Pandemic fatigue’ refers to feelings of emotional and mental fatigue, and overwhelm as a result of having to abide by strict rules for extended periods of time. This can result in burnout and a decreased ability or...
Posted on January 28, 2021 by Jodie Purnell, MC
The Ministry of Jesus occurred on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, a freshwater lake in the northern part of Israel. While this body of water is 700 feet below sea level, the slopes of the Golan Heights to...
Posted on September 24, 2020 by Brianna Matchett, MC
Disappointment is the experience you feel when you consider ‘what might have been,’ in contrast to your present circumstances. It is the recognition that you don’t have, didn’t get, or will not achieve what you wanted, as well as a...