Throughout the world, in every country and culture, people struggle with the desire for equity, independence and freedom. It is an inherent human drive to […]
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The Importance of Dads
“I need a Daddy to be a Child” states 4 year old Tara. Tara lived with her mother and did not know about Daddies in […]
Mental Health and Mental Illness
Often in our society the term “Mental health” and the term “Mental illness” are interchanged or misused when discussing or describing a person’s mental state. […]
Have a Heart: Teaching and Cultivating Compassion
When we show kindness, caring, and a willingness to help others, we are showing compassion. While often used interchangeable with sympathy being compassionate brings with it […]
Understanding Trauma and Loss
As our culture and society becomes more accepting of mental health as an intricate component of each person’s overall health there is now more interest […]
A Time for Respect and Justice
Much attention is being paid to the ideals of respect and justice for individuals and groups in the USA and around the world as our […]
Understanding And Building Resiliency
Resiliency is the new “buzz’ word moving through many different fields and professionals from trauma and stress, to academic success to the workplace. But what […]
Suicide Is Not the Only Answer
Suicides are growing in our country, especially among young people and senior men. While it is important to know the signs when someone is considering […]
Life Success and Responsibility
Life is a continuous series of challenges and achievements. At the end we hope that we have experienced more achievements than challenges. A major component […]
In The Land Of The Free
On July 4th and through each year we celebrate the concept of freedom in the US. While freedom can mean different things to different people […]
Taking Care of Dad
From the time we are little we look to our Dads to take care of us and keep us safe. They seem so big and […]
The Importance of Family Connections
We all want to belong. Belonging is at the core of the human spirit. From birth we seek the connection to our parents, moving our […]