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God of peace. bring your peace to our violent world: peace in the hearts of ALL men and women and peace among the nations of the Earth. ~Pope Benedict XVI

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Schedule “YOU” time. Disconnect when you need 100 percent focus. Maintain a “to-do” list. Don’t be scare of technology. Say no. Be ultra responsive. Eliminate negative energy. Don’t put off the non-glamorous tasks. Address problems or issues immediately. Get physical (30 minutes every morning). Write everything down. Keep a schedule.

“We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” – Virginia Satir, American psychologist Hugging therapy is definitely a powerful way of healing. Research shows that hugging (and also laughter) is extremely effective at healing sickness, disease, loneliness, depression, anxiety […]

  Pack a sweet note in your lunch Say “I love you” in the mirror Try morning pages Call a friend Let yourself feel fully for 90 seconds Ask for positive feedback Write in a journal Create art to express emotion Spend time with a pet Help someone in need