How Losses Connect to Each Other Losing a dear friend can bring back the ache of losing a parent or another loved one. These connections aren’t limited to similar kinds of losses. The grief of death can also awaken memories of other difficult experiences, such as: Being fired from a job Experiencing a natural disaster, like flooding or fires Not getting into your top-choice school Loss takes many forms, and the feelings it stirs up often overlap. Each loss can resonate with a

When we hear the word grief, most of us think of death—the loss of a loved one. The kind of heartbreak that brings casseroles, flowers, and quiet condolences. But grief doesn’t only arrive at funerals. It can show up in unexpected, deeply personal ways that often go unnoticed by the world around us. Grief can show up in unexpected, deeply personal ways The Many Faces of Grief Grief can stem from: The end of a relationship A job that didn’t work out A dream that no longer feel

A seed is small, yet resilient. It carries within it the potential to become something far greater than itself. But before that can happen, it must first break free from the very thing that has kept it safe. A small seed has the potential within it to become something far greater than itself The Paradox of Protection A seed’s outer shell protects it from the elements—harsh conditions, drought, and uncertainty. It allows the seed to survive. Yet, here lies the paradox: the sam

Political changes and societal shifts can deeply impact our lives, work, relationships, and overall sense of security. It’s not surprising that many people are experiencing heightened stress, anxiety, frustration, and even hopelessness. The uncertainty surrounding these events adds to the emotional burden. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed by political stress, here are some practical strategies to help regain a sense of balance and well-being: Self care is not

It is that time of the year when being thankful is on people’s minds. Not just in the spirit of the season, being thankful in general has positive effects on your health. A habitual, daily acknowledgement of gratitude rather than fleeting moments of feeling grateful make a difference to your life. Being thankful has positive effects on health What is a daily gratitude practice/habit? You can practice gratitude with intent. It is simply making the time every day to remember a

The beginning of a new year is a good time for reflection whether or not you make resolutions. It is helpful to reassess your goals and priorities in life periodically, and a new year provides the perfect opportunity to do so. Asking yourself these questions can help you come up with some goals for yourself. Start with something you value and want to prioritize o What do I value the most? o Is my current life aligning with my values? o Am I spending time on things I co

Transitions can feel unsettling and overwhelming We go through several transitions in life, some major ones and many smaller ones. Changing schools, starting college, moving to a new place, starting a new job, or a new relationship; are all major transitions. Transitions are challenging times, and can feel unsettling and overwhelming. Here are some ways to cope: Be prepared: While some transitions are unexpected, many are planned events. Prepare for the change as much as y

Nothing is permanent except change There is nothing permanent except change- yet we struggle with change and transitions just the same. Why is change so hard? We happen to like familiarity and find comfort in it. Breaking away from familiar patterns, places, and people is difficult. Even positive change can be difficult- starting college, starting a much-desired job, moving into your dream home, or the birth of your child. All of these are likely positive life changes, ones