Apr 21, 2020 | Coronavirus, Growth, Resiliency, Self-Care, Trauma, Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic has swept our nation, leaving all of us navigating between spaces of known and unknown, familiar yet unfamiliar. In a recent webinar, Anticipating the Psychological Impact of COVID-19, I was asked a series of questions pertaining to the... 
Mar 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, Growth, Resiliency, Self-Care, Trauma, Uncategorized
Amidst these hard times, I wanted to share some research-backed tools to promote well-being and foster connections amidst social distancing. I’m going to start with three of the basics and move on from there. I hope these will be a gift to you and a reminder to... 
Nov 20, 2019 | Growth, Resiliency, Self-Care
Are you a glass-half-full sort of person, or more of a glass-half-empty? Research indicates that each one of us has a different genetically determined happiness set point, our general level of well-being and happiness. Some of us are naturally cheerful and others... 
Oct 18, 2019 | Growth, Love, Relationships, Uncategorized
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Eccl 3:1). Research that examines the science of love confirms that love has different stages; specifically, there are three distinct areas of our brain that correspond with three... 
Aug 27, 2019 | College, Growth, Resiliency, Self-Care
Dear College Student, I wanted to share a couple thoughts with you – whether you’re a 1st year or a 4th year – that might help you as you begin another academic year. Have courage. It’s the secret sauce that allows you to move forward and accomplish... 
Aug 14, 2019 | Children, Growth, Parenting
Ready or not – it’s back to school time! Some parents can’t wait for the structure and routine of school to kick in; others are hesitant, as life becomes a bit more hectic and scheduled. As a mother of two school-aged girls and a college professor, I find it...
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