Staying positive and looking for the good things in life is challenging during a global health crisis, foreign war, and economic uncertainty. Add in the rise in polarization, social disconnection, and an unprecedented increase in mental health issues and it almost seems impossible. Survival and functioning day-by-day forces most of us to push forward...
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Healing the Mental Blocks to a Positive Mindset: Part I
With all the drama and trauma in the world today, it is hard to stay positive and look for the good. Our amygdalas have been hijacked, after all. We may find ourselves in a catch 22 in that we now know that the mind impacts our body and vice versa, but we can’t...
America’s Mental Health Crisis- Why We Need Holistic Help and Overcoming the Barriers to Care
It is becoming crystal clear that mental health is something that needs attention and is just as critical as any medical diagnosis. The impact on the individual and society as a whole is tremendous. Recently, the White House brought attention to the dire state of our struggling nation. According to the government website: Our...
Human Connection & The Eight Benefits of Hugging
We’ve been in a bit of a catch 22 coming into 2022. The benefits of human connection and social support on our emotional and mental health have never been as poignant as it is now. For almost two years, the need for connection and touch has been overpowered by the fear of contagion and...