When we witness the suffering of others, it is natural to experience an urge to help them, as we feel compassion and a desire to ease their struggles however we can. We respond to the suffering of others with warmth and care, walking with them on their journey and connecting with their feelings rather […]

    Refuel your mind and body with the same care you give your electronics. After working diligently for two semesters on my PhD in Psychology, I decided to take an 8-week break. My program runs year-round and this was the only opportunity I would have to rest and recharge before diving back into the […]

  As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, many people continue to work from home. Although this should mean working normal hours and then shutting down the tech, for many people that takes on a different meaning. Work from home might mean taking on multiple roles and struggling to disconnect. In order to live a healthy […]

  The need for connection to other people is a huge part of being human. We need physical touch, communication, and nurturing. During times of COVID, maintaining connections can be hard. Especially because human beings are social creatures, lack of connection can lead to feeling depressed or anxiety-ridden. Whether you are in quarantine, maintaining social […]

  Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion. It can pull the life out of you, and remove any happiness within your life. Continual burnout not only affects the person experiencing it, but it can reflect back to that person’s family. Whether you are the sole caretaker for an adult family member, dealing […]