Losing Your Spouse at a Young Age
Jane E. Brody brings up an interesting question in her article, “The Pain of Losing a Spouse is Singular”, when she asks: “when we marry till death do us part, do we really expect to be parted by death?” Most spouses don’t think about the actual “death” part of...
Help for Those with Disabilities
Whether you have a disability or you’re a parent of a child with a disability, we’re hoping that this blog post will help answer questions and show you some of the resources available for you and/or your child. The purpose of this post is to remind...
Battling Darkness
Spring may be around the corner, but the cold, haze, and grey of winter is still around. It’s easy to feel down this time of the year. In the YouTube video, “Spark: A Visual Poem,” author Meghan Reinks talks about what you need to hear when you feel...
Preventing Burnout
Burnout is a physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. Early signs of burnout include: high levels of stress or anxiety, increased cynicism, not getting enough sleep or exercise, low energy, excessive worrying, physical illness, and/or feeling numb....
Social Media & Self-Esteem
How often do you check your Facebook page? Do you dwell on the amount of “likes” your status or photo gets? If you do, you aren’t alone. Social media can really do a number on a person’s self-esteem, both positively and negatively. If social media has the power to...