Caregivers which span roles like, nurses, clinicians, educators, first responders, therapists and anyone in between, carry others’ pain daily. That commitment can lead to compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is the emotional/physical depletion from prolonged exposure to suffering. If left untreated, it erodes empathy, strains relationships, and [...]
September marks a significant seasonal and emotional shift. September gives way to structure, new schedules, and increased responsibilities spanning various life areas like home, work, and everywhere in between. This is a season full of movement with changes like kids returning to school, offices gearing [...]
Often in life we seek to gain control even over things that are not in our control. This can serve us at times but there comes a point where this need for control can take its toll on us and cause suffering. In this month’s [...]
August is National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to refocusing on what it means to truly take care of ourselves mentally, emotionally, and physically. While self-care is often portrayed as bubble baths or spa days, real wellness is deeper. It’s about checking in with yourself [...]
June’s Employee Wellness Month is a reminder that our mental and emotional health deserves as much attention as our to-do lists. Juggling deadlines, meetings, and inbox overload can blur the line between work and self, and without intentional support, stress can quietly undermine productivity and [...]
In these times where there is an increase in the use of the digital world, the boundaries between work, rest and social interaction have become blurred. It is undeniable the enhancement technology has made in our world today, but that also comes with excessive screen [...]
This article will explore the value of libraries to the public in terms of helping our readers identify and access materials to improve mental health. But first—some history. The earliest known libraries were collections of documents written on clay tablets, written in the earliest form [...]
So much happens in life and while there are things or events that we can foresee and control, there are lots of things or events that can happen that we have no idea about, and that can be mind boggling. In these moments, we are [...]
It is almost that time of the year again- Spring Cleaning! This is the time to figure out how you want to refresh your space- after the long winter months; and determine what needs to be kept and what you must part ways with. While [...]
This month, we’re discussing modern-day dating—a topic with no shortage of information but still vital to explore. The focus here isn't to suggest that not dating is wrong, but rather to highlight the importance of knowing yourself, assessing your readiness to date, staying safe, and [...]
