Posts by Jamie Dana
4 D’s To Stop The Worry Spiral
We often associate stress with adulthood, but our youth face plenty of challenges and changes in their young lives. In fact, the American Psychological Association reports 42% of youth experience stress, but feel they don’t have the tools to manage it effectively. In small amounts, stress can be good. Butterflies before a soccer game, for…
Read MoreFriday 5: Mental Health & Wellness
Check out what we’ve been reading to support your mental health & emotional wellness: Do you have an “unhealthy” relationship with exercise? Shifting your all-or-none mindset may get you off the couch and back in the gym again. (Washington Post) Finding yourself reflecting upon unmet goals or dreams? It can be easy to fall into the…
Read MoreGrieving Through The Holidays
Grief. It’s difficult to carry any day. For many, grief gets heavier around the holidays. By: Elizabeth Koth It was around the holidays last year that my dad started to undergo a battery of tests that eventually ended with a cancer diagnosis. He went through one round of chemo in early February and passed away…
Read MoreGift Ideas For Your Highly Stressed Friends
With the developments over the past few years, there can be a lot to be stressed out about on a personal, national, and global scale. Tack on the fact that anxiety and depression tend to spike around the holidays and, well, the struggle is real. It’s more important now than ever to take care of yourself and those around…
Read MoreHow To Help Your Child Grieve The Death Of A Pet
The first major addition to our household was our dog, Waldo. The memory of driving home with our new little puppy in my lap always brings a smile to my face. He taught my husband and me how to be consistent and set boundaries in our household. And he happily took on the role of…
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