Development tools for a better you
You might have noticed that May is Mental Health Month. Mental Health America chose this year’s theme, which is wellness. I feel like wellness is a word we frequently use, but don’t frequently think about. So, let’s stop and think about it. What is wellness? What does it mean to you? What do you feel […]
Hello, my name is Dr. Melissa Rojas and I am very excited to announce that I am a new bilingual provider at Life Skills Resource Group. I feel joy and honored to have the opportunity to be part of such an amazing group. After meeting Cindy and Amy only once, I quickly realized the authenticity […]
I feel I would be remiss if I didn’t address the events in Boston in this week’s blog, and yet I’m concerned that we’re all a little overloaded with news, and maybe it would be better to take a step back. I don’t know what is best. But I do know this: as a human […]
I know what you’re thinking: “What in the world is a Time-Burger???” I thought the same thing two weeks ago in my human development class when the group presenting said we were going to do an activity called the Time-Burger. What??? And then they started to explain… Well, here’s the thing. The more I think […]
I am so fortunate and honored to be joining the professional line-up of skilled counselors at Life Skills Resource Group! I feel it is my life’s purpose to help people find joy and balance, and move beyond emotional pain that has robbed them of the happiness they deserve. I am dedicated to helping people in […]
Did you know that next Tuesday, April 2nd, is World Autism Awareness Day? Well, it is! So here is an attempt to help all of us learn about autism, with a lot of help from Autism Speaks! Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain […]
Have you ever felt like the world was just spinning too fast? You had too many things to do and not enough hours to do them? You’re running just to keep up? I have had that kind of week: busy at school, busy at work, requests for my time from my boyfriend, friends, and family… […]
“The things which hurt, instruct.” -Benjamin Franklin So, I’m reading this fantastic book called The Tools: Transform Your Problems Into Courage, Confidence and Creativity by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels. But I hope you don’t read it, because then you wouldn’t need me. No, I’m kidding. Read this book. It’s about tapping into that part […]
by Dr. Dar Relishing perfect times. People seem friendlier. Colors are brighter. Food tastes better. The world is transformed to a shimmering newness. Experiencing an improved self-image. Enjoying more energy and enthusiasm and optimism and playfulness. Ahhhh, yes. The joy of romantic attraction and falling in love! What causes the rush of good feeling that […]
“The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh So, we survived the end of the world; now what? Were you maybe a tad disappointed that the world didn’t come to a screeching halt? No more bills, no more bosses or coworkers, no more […]
