By: Karen R. Thompson, LMSW, CEAP, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – Self-care is anything you do to take care of yourself so you can stay physically, mentally, and emotionally well. It is a common misconception that self-care is the same as being selfish, but it is not. Maintaining good self-care is actually positive and healthy Read More
By: Steve Gainey, MA, LLP, ADS, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – Affection is important; it makes us feel connected to others. The more affection we receive and give to others, the less lonely we feel. Being alone is not the same as being lonely. We can be with others (family, friends, partners, etc.) in the Read More
By Cynthia May, MA, LLP, EAC Clinical Specialist – Would you like to create more emotional balance in your life? Do you feel that sometimes the demands of work do not allow you to have the work/life balance you desire? There is a way to achieve this balance! Sometimes, it’s just not possible to change the Read More
This is a guest post provided by Workplace Options (Rhiannon Copeland). Permission to re-post has been given. With the sun rising later and setting earlier, many of us may notice a downward shift in mood around this time of year. Some people may brush this off as the “winter blues”, but it’s important to be able Read More
By Cynthia May, MA, LLP, EAC Clinical Specialist – Has anyone ever asked you “what do you want?” And did you have an answer? (Okay, besides winning millions in the lottery.) Knowing the true answer to that question can change the direction of your whole life. You’ll have the direction to manifest the experience you Read More
By Cynthia May, MA, LLP, EAC Clinical Specialist – So often, we find ourselves in situations with so many tasks to accomplish in a short period of time. And as the day goes on, more tasks appear! Many of them are important and need our attention. However, there’s one thing that often gets in the way…your Read More
By: Steve Gainey, MA, LLP, ADS, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – Your brain is an organ – just like your heart, kidney, and liver. Just like there are things you can do to help those organs function better, there are things you can do to help brain function. This is not just for those who Read More
This is a guest post provided by Cherry Health. Permission to re-post has been given. Sleep is crucial for good health, yet many people find a night of good sleep hard to come by. Experts recommend adults strive for 7 – 8 hours of sleep every night, however 38% – 44.1% of adults in Michigan Read More
By: Steve Gainey, MA, LLP, ADS, CAADC, EAC Clinical Specialist – If you live in Michigan and watch TV or listen to the radio, I’m sure you have noticed the increase in advertisements for online gambling. You may have even seen several advertisements in a row! If you haven’t heard by now, Michigan has changed Read More
By Cynthia May, MA, LLP, EAC Clinical Specialist – In our current environment, isolation is a real issue. The normal gatherings that singles or couples attended pre-pandemic like art fairs, movie theatres, restaurants, sporting events, concerts and even your local city events and dog shows are not being held. Watching television programs can get old and Read More