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Getting Married During a Pandemic
Getting Married during a pandemic. Some may know this feeling, others may about tobe experiencing it. All the questions, the what-ifs, and the unknowns of where the pandemicmay be by the time of your big day can put a lot of stress on an individual. Well, my...
Suicide Awareness Month
As we enter into Suicide Awareness Month it is more critical now than ever to take care of each other. This year has brought uncertainty to everyone’s lives. The impact the global pandemic has had is very much individualized. Our vulnerable populations have found...
Meditative Art Journaling for Parents
Before we begin, pause for a moment, think about what meditation means. What thoughts do you have? Sunrises? sitting quietly and cross legged? Yoga? More times than not, we are led to believe that to meditate or reach a higher state, we need to be doing certain things...
The Four Agreements
Interpreted by: Ranee’ M. Wright, MSN, RN, CCHP-MH, CCHP-RN If you are in search of a book to jump start your self-help adventure for a happier being, I suggest the book, The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz. There is also a companion book, which is called, The...
The How-to of Contemplative Hiking
Today my children and husband said they were headed to the State Park to do some geo-caching so I could get some work done. I made the conscious decision to join them and practice my Contemplative Hiking skills. During my endeavor, I decided it would be better...
The Quick How to of Stress Relief
What is the worst thing someone can say to you when you have reached your “parental peak?” Back up, can you envision what I mean by “parental peak?” The feelings of one more thing and the volcano is going to blow. I feel quite strongly that when reaching the top of...
Self-Care for Uncertain Times and Uncertain Parents
You might be asking yourself why are you having such a hard time coping with this global pandemic? Why is it changing the parent that I was? The answer is easy. You do not feel safe. You are stressed and overwhelmed, and struggle with the reality of what is happening...