January 24, 2024

Grief is a complicated process. We all acknowledge that it is a natural part of life, yet most of us feel ill-equipped to deal with our own losses and the grief of others. We don’t know what to say, how to act, how to offer support, or, when the grief is our own, how to ask for help. The Grieving Brain By Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor focuses on the science of how the brain learns from love and loss.

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January 9, 2024

Most people in relationships find themselves anxiously wondering at some point “will this relationship last?” An easy and evidence-based way to answer this question starts with observing the way in which you and your partner communicate.

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January 9, 2024

The concept of Love Languages was created by Dr. Gary Chapman through his long-time work as a marriage counselor. Essentially, we all give and receive love, particularly in romantic relationships, in five distinct ways: words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch.

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July 17, 2023

Personal finance. Budgeting. Savings. Expenses. For many people, these words and the concepts behind them trigger visceral, emotional reactions. Often, these reactions are explained away with “If I had more money, I wouldn’t feel so anxious about financial matters”. While increased income may ease some financial burdens, there is usually greater work to be done than just finding ways to make extra cash. 

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June 10, 2023

While climate change may seem like an equalizing threat, its adverse effects disproportionately burden underserved communities, particularly racial and ethnic communities who are the least
prepared to face its consequences. As the United States grows more diverse, it is imperative to recognize and understand how the negative consequences of this crisis affect people of different racial backgrounds.

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