For many, animals are more than pets, they are family members who adopt us as much as we adopt them. They capture our hearts and help us to be better people by modeling loyalty and unconditional love. They are also … Read more
Category Archives: Trauma Recovery
The $64,000 question for sure. Are we born with a purpose, or do we discover it as we mature and evolve? First, let’s define the word purpose. The Cambridge Dictionary explains that is about taking an action or the … Read more
“Sing, sing a song Make it simple to last your whole life long Don’t worry that it’s not good enough For anyone else to hear Just sing, sing a song”-Joe Raposo
This tune made famous by Karen and Richard … Read more
Loneliness occurs when people feel isolated, without purpose and lacking in connection with others. According to the Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy, “We now know that loneliness is a common feeling that many people experience. It’s … Read more
Let’s get real. The world as it is at the moment, can be overwhelming, with change occurring at a rapid pace. Nothing seems certain. A pandemic, wars, violence in the streets and political upheaval scream from the headlines and broadcast … Read more
Imagine opening a time capsule in the year 3020 and reading about a world changing event that occurred 1000 years earlier. It contains a roll of toilet paper, a mask, a container of hand sanitizer, gloves, photos of people who … Read more
In this seventh month of the pandemic many people are feeling mentally challenged due to the ongoing social isolation and financial uncertainty. Researchers have found increasing levels of anxiety, trauma, substance abuse and suicidal ideation, especially among young adults and … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic is a challenge to many peoples’ emotional well-being. Recent studies indicate a rise in fear, anxiety and depression during the lockdown. It stands to reason that the threat of serious illness along with the loss of economic … Read more
Nobody knows when humans first discovered the effects of fermented products – the “buzz” that comes from consuming alcohol – but we do know that we have drunk alcohol for thousands of years, just as we have used other mind-altering … Read more