Feb 18, 2016 | College Students, Holidays, Stress
Spring break is more than just a time to relax and take a break from classes. For many college students, spring break represents so much more. Spring break can be a time for developing and solidifying friendships, making lasting memories, and making sure that your...
Oct 11, 2015 | Parents, Stress, Stress Management Counseling
The fall semester is in full swing, and for many students that means midterms are here. Soon students will begin feeling the pressure of projects, papers, and tests. While a moderate amount of stress can motivate us to perform well, too much stress can lead negative...
May 8, 2014 | Grief and Loss, Holidays, Parents
While many mothers will be happily celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend, many others will be quietly grieving the loss of a child. A day meant to honor mothers often brings fresh waves of sadness, even for the death of a child that occurred many years ago....
Jan 16, 2014 | Inspiration, SMAART, Stress, Stress Management Counseling, Wellness Coaching
“Keep in mind that you are always saying ‘no’ to something. If it isn’t to the apparent, urgent things in your life, it is probably to the most fundamental, highly important things. Even when the urgent is good, the good can keep you from your best, keep you from your...
Oct 29, 2013 | Self-Help, SMAART, Wellness Coaching
Smart and informed people can still make bad decisions. People who spend a long time thinking and weighing their options can still make bad decisions. Research shows that emotions play a critical role in good decision making. Often dismissed as “silly,” “irrational,”...