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Back to School: Reconnecting, Recharging, and Refocusing
As summer winds down and school doors reopen, families often find themselves juggling emotions—excitement, nervousness, and the pressure of shifting into new routines. Whether your
Slow Down!
I’m sure we’ve all had those mornings on our usual route to work when we hit a dreaded patch of traffic, and things slow
Reigniting the Spark: Embracing “Me, You, and We”
“What do you want to do?” That deceptively simple question can land like a grenade. Instead of sparking excitement, it can trigger frustration, exhaustion, even
Burnout Unpacked: Signs, Stages, and Strategies to Recovery
“Burnout is what happens when you try to avoid being human for too long.” – Michael Gungor There are aspects of our lives we can
Embracing the Changing Seasons of Life and Relationships
Just like the world around us shifts with the seasons, our relationships flow and change in beautiful, natural ways. As we transition from spring to
Spring in Louisiana: Savoring Connection
Spring in Louisiana is one of my favorite times of year—festival season is in full swing, the weather is beautiful, and there’s a natural pull
The Power of Connection
I would like to share an initiative founded by Dixon Chibanda, a psychiatry professor, entitled “Friendship Bench Zimbabwe”. The approach involves setting up benches in
Black History Month: Celebrating Strength & Empowerment
February is Black History Month—a time to honor the resilience, achievements, and cultural brilliance of Black communities throughout history. It is also an opportunity to
Talk to strangers! It’s good for you, according to experts
Photo credit Getty Images By Joe Cardosi, orignially published on Audacy.com In an era of mistrust, it’s important to interact with those you don’t know
Responsive Sexual Desire
You might remember that as a teen, thoughts of sex and pleasurable sexual activity often materialized out of thin air. Almost any environmental cue, like