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The Importance of Human Connection
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The Importance of Human Connection

In the past few decades, we’ve become distant. I remember hearing stories when I was a kid about my parents growing up in their small Bayonne, NJ community.

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 Mood and Seasons
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Mood and Seasons

Summer is the only season with an “unofficial beginning and ending.” Although the summer solstice typically runs from around June 21st to September 21st, most activities in our country run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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Navigating Back to School
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Navigating Back to School

The school year will be starting soon in my area(if it hasn’t started in other parts of the country). The end of summer and the beginning of the school year bring on a lot of emotions.

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What is Hypervigilance?
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What is Hypervigilance?

Not many people are too familiar with what hypervigilance is. Hypervigilance is defined by WebMD as “the elevated state of constantly assessing potential threats around you.

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Refresh and Recharge!
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Refresh and Recharge!

I just came back from our annual family vacation in Cape Cod, Mass! We had a wonderful time fully connecting as a family and making memories.

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Navigating Transitions
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Navigating Transitions

Change. A word that provokes feelings of fear or excitement (or both). Change, evolution, transitions, reform, or however you want to say it, it’s part of life

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Finding Solace in Turbulent Times
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Finding Solace in Turbulent Times

Life has always been hard. The world has experienced horrendous times in so many different ways. Between wars, famine, disease, racism, poverty, and societal divide, humans know what it’s like to struggle.

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Recognizing Rock Bottom Moments
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Recognizing Rock Bottom Moments

We’ve all had “rock bottom” moments. Whether it was after losing a loved one, a medical diagnosis, traumatic event, divorce, or struggling with mental illness, or addiction. we’ve experienced it.

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The Human Emotional Experience
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The Human Emotional Experience

I will not be seeing Inside Out 2 in theaters. I cried enough at Barbie last year and I can only imagine what this movie will do to me.

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Celebrate Your Wins!
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Celebrate Your Wins!

I can’t believe today marks 10 years since I graduated high school! It sounds so cliche but time really does fly by.

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Summer and Your Mental Health
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Summer and Your Mental Health

Summer is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. It’s the season of sunshine, BBQs, vacations, and the beach!

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Trauma in the Workplace
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Trauma in the Workplace

Trauma in the workplace is misunderstood. Our society has this mindset that we are supposed to go to work, make money, and go home. But we don’t realize how much certain experiences at work impact us.

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Social Pressure at Work
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Social Pressure at Work

Work has always been a place of socializing. For decades, interacting with coworkers has been a major part of managing a job

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Anxiety in the Workplace
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Anxiety in the Workplace

I want to address an issue that not enough people are talking about. I’m going to give a scenario that’s a reality for more people than you think

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Stepping Stones to Inclusion
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Stepping Stones to Inclusion

Inclusion is the cornerstone of who we are. It’s something that we feel should be increased in both the workplace and our personal lives.

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