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    Ten Days in A Mad-House: Historical Perspective

    April 23, 2020

    In 1773, the first asylum exclusively for individuals experiencing mental illness was established in Williamsburg, Virginia. The asylum was designed to confine those wandering around and terrifying others (Hatfield & Lefly, 1987). This provided a “means to preserve order and maintain control over disruptive elements in society” (Greenly, 1990, p. 25). By 1825, eight asylums […]

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    Ten Days in A Mad-House: Historical Perspective

    In 1773, the first asylum exclusively for individuals experiencing mental illness was established in Williamsburg, Virginia. The asylum was designed to confine those wandering around and terrifying others (Hatfield & Lefly, 1987). This provided a “means to preserve order and maintain control over disruptive elements in society” (Greenly, 1990, p. 25). By 1825, eight asylums […]

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    5 Foods to Keep Your Immune System Strong

    April 20, 2020

    As the events of COVID-19 continue to unfold, many of us are focusing on how we can keep ourselves and our families as healthy as possible. While social distancing and increased hand washing can be very effective at stopping the spreading of the Corona virus, it is equally important to keep our immune systems strong. […]

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    5 Foods to Keep Your Immune System Strong

    As the events of COVID-19 continue to unfold, many of us are focusing on how we can keep ourselves and our families as healthy as possible. While social distancing and increased hand washing can be very effective at stopping the spreading of the Corona virus, it is equally important to keep our immune systems strong. […]

    Filed Under: Nutrition

    What Is Mindfulness?

    April 17, 2020

    Mindfulness is choosing to be aware of this moment, on purpose, nonjudgmental, When we are being mindful, we gather our attention and then choose to focus or concentrate it on what we want to observe or do. In this moment, choose to focus your mind where you want to be. Perhaps you focus on your […]

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    What Is Mindfulness?

    Mindfulness is choosing to be aware of this moment, on purpose, nonjudgmental, When we are being mindful, we gather our attention and then choose to focus or concentrate it on what we want to observe or do. In this moment, choose to focus your mind where you want to be. Perhaps you focus on your […]

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    84 Ways to Shelter in Place

    April 11, 2020

    Wondering how to pass the time during this stay-at-home order given by the governor? This is a list of a few things you might consider that also take into consideration physical and social distancing. Perhaps you might challenge yourself to see how many you can complete. 1. Read a book 2. Write a book 3. […]

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    84 Ways to Shelter in Place

    Wondering how to pass the time during this stay-at-home order given by the governor? This is a list of a few things you might consider that also take into consideration physical and social distancing. Perhaps you might challenge yourself to see how many you can complete. 1. Read a book 2. Write a book 3. […]

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    How Telehealth May Change the Future of Therapy

    March 20, 2020

    A while back there was a very funny television show starring Lisa Kudrow (ditzy Phoebe from Friends) called “Web Therapy.” It was an improvised show and Lisa played a therapist who treated her patients over the Internet. Hence the title of the show. Well, back when the show was on, the idea of treating mental […]

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    How Telehealth May Change the Future of Therapy

    A while back there was a very funny television show starring Lisa Kudrow (ditzy Phoebe from Friends) called “Web Therapy.” It was an improvised show and Lisa played a therapist who treated her patients over the Internet. Hence the title of the show. Well, back when the show was on, the idea of treating mental […]

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    Coronavirus

    March 14, 2020

    I wanted to take a moment and connect with you directly as the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact our communities. It is a sad and anxiety-provoking time for all of us in this growing uncertainty. I believe conscientious self-care and hygiene practices will be adequate to ensure our health, we can make adjustments to increase […]

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    Coronavirus

    I wanted to take a moment and connect with you directly as the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact our communities. It is a sad and anxiety-provoking time for all of us in this growing uncertainty. I believe conscientious self-care and hygiene practices will be adequate to ensure our health, we can make adjustments to increase […]

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    4 Exercises to Help Teach Young Children Mindfulness

    January 30, 2020

    Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body and feelings in the present moment. If you’re silent for a moment, you will notice the subtle smell of your freshly washed clothing, the sound of your breathing, and watch a small leaf blow past your window. Mindfulness is an incredibly calming, relaxing practice that […]

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    4 Exercises to Help Teach Young Children Mindfulness

    Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body and feelings in the present moment. If you’re silent for a moment, you will notice the subtle smell of your freshly washed clothing, the sound of your breathing, and watch a small leaf blow past your window. Mindfulness is an incredibly calming, relaxing practice that […]

    Filed Under: Teens/Children

    Contemplative Spaces: The Connection Between Prayer and Mindfulness

    January 23, 2020

    In the frenetic, fast-paced world we live in, mindfulness has become increasingly important. When we talk about being mindful, we’re talking about the ability to be fully in the present moment, aware of our surroundings; where we are, whom we’re with, and what we’re doing. Mindfulness keeps us grounded, keeping us from overreacting or becoming […]

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    Contemplative Spaces: The Connection Between Prayer and Mindfulness

    In the frenetic, fast-paced world we live in, mindfulness has become increasingly important. When we talk about being mindful, we’re talking about the ability to be fully in the present moment, aware of our surroundings; where we are, whom we’re with, and what we’re doing. Mindfulness keeps us grounded, keeping us from overreacting or becoming […]

    Filed Under: Religion / Spirituality

    Martin Luther King Jr Day

    January 20, 2020
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    How Sports Can Benefit Your Mental Health

    January 16, 2020

    Suffering from depression can cause you to feel hopeless, worthless, irritable and tired. You may have difficulty falling or staying asleep, and your disrupted sleep patterns will increase fatigue and negatively impact your already low mood. Your depression will have you believing that there’s no hope in sight, but help may be right outside your […]

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    How Sports Can Benefit Your Mental Health

    Suffering from depression can cause you to feel hopeless, worthless, irritable and tired. You may have difficulty falling or staying asleep, and your disrupted sleep patterns will increase fatigue and negatively impact your already low mood. Your depression will have you believing that there’s no hope in sight, but help may be right outside your […]

    Filed Under: General

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