Self Talk in a Digital World

For the past few decades we have become increasingly connected thanks to technology. Now, thanks to the global pandemic that began in 2020, we are closer than ever before.

Caring for Relationship Clutter

Just like we can hold onto physical items that clutter our life, so can we hold onto relationship clutter.

Spring Cleaning: Mind, Body, Soul, and Space

Life is not “neat and clean”. Life is messy. Along with mess is clutter. Our physical environment can affect our emotional state, and this is different for each person. One important question to consider is how does clutter affect you?

Making Time for Self-Care in May

Taking time for yourself may seem like a luxury, but self-care is an important aspect of good mental health.

May is Mental Health Month!

Good mental health is essential to overall health and well-being. It is important to know that mental health conditions are common and treatable.

Screen-Free Week Challenge

How many hours do you spend each day on your screen? If you are a parent, do you know how much “screen time” your child receives?

The 3 R’s: Rest, Relax, and Rejuvenate for Mother’s Day

Expecting moms and new moms.
Moms to school-aged children, teens, and young adults.
Moms that are raising their adult children and grandchildren.
Foster moms, step-moms, and co-parents.
Neighborhood moms and church moms—It takes a village.
Dog moms and cat moms. Even plant moms.

Get Outside and Enjoy The Wild World: Birds!

Spring and Summer are wonderful seasons in Minnesota – trees and shrubs become leafy and vibrant, flowers bloom and scatter their sweet smells, the sun stays out longer and longer, and birds dramatically increase their singing.

How to Support a Friend/ Family Member After a Sexual Assault

No one anticipates the day their friend of family member calls in distress after a sexual assault. Nor does one anticipate that they will be raped or assaulted.

Sexual Assault Awareness and Local Resources: The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)

I would like to highlight the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.