Sadness & Depression

Untethered

Feeling a little disoriented? A year ago, while feeling like someone had cut my dock rope, I sat by the river and wrote the following words. I never hit ‘post.’ At the time, I felt alone in my disorientation. A year later, I find there is a great number of you that would join me …

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Will You Get Through This?

Spoiler Alert! Yes you will. On the Edge of Hopelessness Almost every great movie or story reaches an “All is Lost” moment. The scene where the hero crashes against a formidable opponent and we sit on the edge of our seats wondering if they have what it takes to get through. We hand over money …

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Of SCARS & BRUISES (and Other Places to Grow)

With COVID-19 disrupting our external worlds, many people are finding a shifting in their internal worlds. Events previously forgotten, like festering wounds quickly bandaged, are now erupting. Sadness, worry, grief and anger that was carefully held down is now painfully rising to the surface. Why is this happening and what should we do about it? …

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5 Ways to Spark Grateful Conversations

Thanksgiving…a time to pause in thankful reflection. Research supports its profound powerful effect on your mental health. Here are some ways to start grateful discussions around your table. What are You Thankful for? We pack our days full relying on caffeine to fuel our flurry of activity and falling into bed at the end of …

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