by Annie MacIntosh | Jan 31, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Annie
First year is a hectic time: There are so many transitions to navigate. Many people in their first year are experiencing many other firsts, too: First time living away from home, first time having to make your own schedule and be autonomously responsible for yourself,...
by Annie MacIntosh | Jan 23, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Annie
The emotion of anger is stigmatized: It’s associated with violence, recklessness, and poor self-regulation. What few people realize is that anger is OK! Everyone experiences anger. From an evolutionary perspective, we experience anger to better navigate...
by Annie MacIntosh | Nov 22, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Annie
Mindfulness practices have been getting a lot of attention in the media lately, and in our hustling, bustling world, it’s easy to see why: There is such value in taking a moment to ground yourself. Mindfulness is a form of meditation- it serves to calm our minds...
by Emma Fitzpatrick-Sauer | Nov 21, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Emma
In honor of Memorial Day this month I wanted to talk to a veteran about mental health. Daniel* is in his 60s now but the impact of war can be heard in his voice. In many ways what he doesn’t say tells us more than what he does. Speaking with him reminded me that...
by Annie MacIntosh | Oct 25, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Annie
Hey, everyone! It’s been over a month since the semester started, and school is starting to get pretty hectic. Exams, papers, and the cold weather are in full force. You might be starting to feel a bit little like this: Source:...