by Emma Fitzpatrick-Sauer | Jan 30, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Emma
Hi readers! As the school year winds down and the weather becomes a little chillier I hope you have all been able to enjoy some rest and relaxation. The sense of community I feel is always strongest around the holidays and allows me to reflect on the past year. It is...
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 Akshay Bhasin | Nov 2, 2017 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Akshay
Hello everyone! I hope you’re having an awesome semester! Life as a student can often be hectic. We usually have many different roles: worker, partner, volunteer, friend, classmate, etc. and these roles come with various responsibilities. These responsibilities...
