Archive for May 2021
Bouncing Back from the Pandemic: Returning with Intention ll By Craig Freund MA, LPC
In the last year, every living human has experienced some level of trauma related to the Covid-19 pandemic. From grief related to losing loved ones, to grief related to lost freedoms, social isolation and in many cases, a stark increase in interpersonal stress and a general increase in mental health challenges. Crisis hotlines have…
Read MoreReconnecting: A Short Guide to Bridging the Distance ll By Michele Bailey
As our world starts to open up many of us are excited to get out and see our neighbors, friends, coworkers and families. Some of us may be wondering however, where did our community go? We’ve been quarantining, wearing masks, standing 6 feet apart, no handshakes, no hugs, no big events, minimal gatherings, and then…
Read MoreThe Slippery Slope of Social Media ll By Marielle Grenade-Willis
Lately, I’ve been trying to find a way to leave an abusive relationship…with my screen. I grew up in the lion’s den of social connectivity and technology. My mother worked for one of the earliest Internet Service Providers, and I changed usernames like teeny bopper outfits for a weeknight mall loiter. Like so many millennials,…
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