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Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Seasonal Depression in the New Year

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For many people, the start of a new year is energizing—a symbolic fresh start. But for others, particularly those who […]

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Building Momentum: How to Stay Consistent with Mental Wellness Goals

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A new year brings possibility—a clean slate for routines, healing, growth, and renewed intention. But staying consistent with mental wellness

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Mental Wellness in the New Year: Setting Intentions for a Healthy Mind

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Congratulations everyone. We all made it through the New Year celebrations. Everyone practiced their “letting go” rituals before they rang

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Letting Go Gracefully: Emotional Release and Renewal Before the New Year

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New Year’s Eve celebrations are full of symbolism. The festivities incorporate promises for new beginnings, hope for the future, and

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Finding Hope When the Holidays Feel Heavy

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For some individuals, it is harder to find hope during the holidays. Of course, if you judge the winter holiday

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Finding Peace in the Pause: Reflecting on the Year That’s Passed

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Lest you think New Year’s Resolutions as a practice is a 20th-century innovation, the following information may surprise you. Over

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Grief, Guilt, and Grace: Healing After Loss Through Self-Compassion

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Healing after facing a personal loss embraces initiative-taking behaviors intended to assuage grief. In some cases, grief healing must also

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The Empty Chair: Navigating Grief During the Winter Months

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Many people look forward to the holidays during the winter months as a joyous time. Weeks filled with special foods,

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You and Presence Are the Gift

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The statistics on mental illness in the U.S. are startling. One out of five adults in the U.S. suffers from

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Overstimulated and Overwhelmed: Managing Anxiety During Long Winter Days

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How to Create Emotional Anchors as Life Speeds Back Up Winter anxiety is an informal way to describe the anxiety

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Winter Blues or Seasonal Depression? Understanding the Difference and When to Seek Help

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As the seasons change from the glorious fall colors to the drabness of winter, many of us face emotional challenges.. The

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Thanksgiving Reflections: Peace, Presence, and Purpose in Gratitude

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More Than a Holiday Thanksgiving is often portrayed as a table full of food, laughter, and family—yet for many, it’s

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Grace for the Firsts: Navigating New Traditions After Loss

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The Weight of the Firsts The first holiday without them. The first birthday you don’t get to call. The first

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Holding Space for Grief: Reflections for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

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A Day to Remember, Reflect, and Reconnect Every November, communities around the world gather for International Survivors of Suicide Loss

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When Roles Reverse: Navigating the Shift from Child to Caregiver

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When the Caregiver Becomes the Cared For Few transitions in life feel as emotional—or as complicated—as the moment you realize

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Helping Children Understand Aging, Illness, and Caregiving

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When Caregiving Becomes a Family Experience When illness or aging enters the family picture, everyone feels the change—including children. Parents

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Honoring Service, Healing the Invisible: A Reflection for Veterans Day

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Every year on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of our

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Boundaries in Caregiving: Loving Without Losing Yourself

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When Love Becomes Overload Caregiving is often described as an act of love—and it is. But love doesn’t mean limitless

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Faith and Rest for Caregivers | Finding Peace and Renewal Through Balance

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The Holy Weight of Caring Caring for others is often described as a calling—a sacred duty to meet the needs

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The Hidden Cost of Caring: Recognizing Caregiver Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

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The Weight of Caring Caring for others is one of the most selfless acts a person can perform. Whether you’re

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