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 Sané | Dec 21, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Sané
Hey readers! Today I want to talk about the importance of asking for help. First of all, I want to emphasize that it’s okay to ask for help. We all go through times where we need support. Sometimes that means opening up to a friend or family member and other times...
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 Sané | Oct 26, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Sané
Hey readers! Does this sound familiar? You’re scrolling through your Instagram feed and someone’s selfie pops up. Everything about this person looks flawless in the photo. They have the perfect make-up, perfect outfit, and perfect smile. Or, maybe you check...