As a teenage girl, I found myself dreading the arrival of Valentine’s day. I knew I would watch all the pretty girls get candies and flowers from the boys. In fact, my crush sat behind me and always flirted with all the girls except me. I knew he would do the same on February...
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I was amazed when I learned of the success of Oregon resident Colin O’Brady as he completed the 54-day solo journey across Antarctica! He is the first person ever to complete the trek unaided by anyone, including a kite. Everyday he packed up and pulled 375 pounds uphill by sled, regardless of the weather...
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I am not sure if you are familiar with this Led Zeppelin song. I recently came across it again and love the title. It is a play on words, which is always fun. I think of it in two ways, either communication that goes bad, or the basics, or breakdown, of how to communicate....
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As the New Year begins, many are thinking through their goals for 2019. I want to encourage you to think about ways to improve yourself, as this is the cornerstone of all other goals. One of the best ways to improve yourself is through self-care. Often people ask what exactly is self-care. Well, it...
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With the winter upon us, many experience not only a change in the air but a change within themselves. Due to the cold weather and the shorter days, people are susceptible to increased sadness. As you have probably already heard from friends and family, the weather feels “gloomy” and some might even say “depressing.”...
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This time of year can bring out the best and the worst in us. With Thanksgiving this week, most of us will be traveling to visit family or hosting family in our homes. For those with healthy relationships, the holidays are one of the best times of the year. We enjoy the encouragement and...
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The party season is upon us with football parties, costume parties, and the holidays. If you’re like most people, these parties come with their own worrisome questions such as “What should I wear?”, “Will anyone talk to me?”, or “Who will be at the party?” These concerns and others make party-goers anxious before even...
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If you have ever had a baby, then you more than likely know about the “baby blues.” When people talk about the “baby blues,” they are referring to the weeks immediately after delivering a baby in which the mother experiences a drastic change in hormones. The hormones Estrogen and Progesterone quickly drop after delivery,...
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The most common complaint I hear in my office is anxiety. Actually, this is also the most common complaint I hear around the community with family, friends, and coworkers. Our culture is full of anxious people and is in desperate need of change. College students more than ever feel overwhelmed by multiple concerns such...
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Unfortunately, a common abbreviation in our society is PTSD. Yet, most people are unsure how what it is. We are used to hearing these letters in the context of veterans returning from combat. PTSD includes these heroes, but also encompasses much more than those. PTSD, in its longer version, is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. It...
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