February 10, 2022

Trauma symptoms are not contained only within our memories but flow throughout our physical body, like vibrations, into the nervous system. “The emotional pain we carry within us isn’t just in our heads. It’s etched in our muscles.” -Bercelli, 2008.

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January 6, 2022

Do you find that you make the same resolutions year after year without much progress? This is all too common and a discouraging way to start off a new year! Try these best practice strategies to increase the likelihood that you will reach the goals you set for yourself and become the best version of “you.”

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November 29, 2021

The Mental Health Foundation defines stress as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental, physical, or emotional pressure. Good stress can inspire and motivate, it can focus your energy and enhance your performance; however, bad stress can leave you feeling drained, physically, emotionally, and mentally. You may feel worn out, have headaches, and little motivation. Bad stress, especially long-term, can be extremely harmful to your overall health. Our society has been surviving in a pandemic for almost two years, and while resiliency is building daily, there is no doubt…we are stressed.

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November 5, 2021

Ninety five percent of the time when I tell people I speak Spanish the initial reaction is shock. For a while, I was confused as to why they were so surprised. I have spoken the language for over half of my life, so it has been a big part of my life for a while.

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September 30, 2021

While discussing suicide can feel intimidating, it is an extremely important topic that bears talking about- especially with our children. Fortunately, there are numerous organizations that offer resources we can use to facilitate conversation and provide support for those who need it. I have linked some here:National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)National Suicide Prevention LifelineAmerican

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