Mental Health Mondays: 6 Signs of a Healthy Friendship

by Alison Cook, PhD As you listen to this podcast series on friendship, you may realize that you don’t have many healthy friendships. Facing this reality can be scary at first; it takes tremendous courage to recognize unhealthy patterns. That awareness may lead you into a period of adjustment and uncertainty. It’s hard to disentangleContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: 6 Signs of a Healthy Friendship”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Life Story of Stevi Rae Stevi Rae has been in recovery for two and a half years and credits going through treatment with other Alaska Natives as key to her recovery journey. Raised in Naknek, Alaska, Stevi Rae grew up commercial and subsistence fishing. She was first introduced to prescription opioids after sheContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Life Story of Noah Noah has fond memories of his childhood and the close relationship he shared with his father, Rick. His dad lived life to the fullest and he was a loved and respected member of the beauty and personal care industry. He worked hard and enjoyed his leisure time entertaining colleaguesContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

More than half of US employers ready to try four-day workweek

by Daniel De Vise More than half of American employers offer a four-day workweek, or plan to, according to a survey released Tuesday.  A poll of 976 business leaders by ResumeBuilder.com, the job-seekers website, found that 20 percent of employers already have a four-day workweek. Another 41 percent said they plan to implement a four-day week,Continue reading “More than half of US employers ready to try four-day workweek”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Story of Mike Mike grew up in a typical blue-collar family, playing street hockey and pickup football in local parks. He was always a good student and excelled as a three-sport varsity athlete in high school. During his senior year in high school, Mike had surgery to repair a broken wrist due toContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

The Real Story of Judy Judy’s son Steve was a loving son, fiancé, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. Steve, a gifted musician, also excelled in sports. He earned Dean’s List status in college, and a degree in economics that led to a successful career as a financial advisor. Steve suffered a back injury asContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”

Mental Health Mondays: Key Growth Areas for Anxiously Attached Individuals

by Above The Middle In a world where it would be great if we can all live securely in love, anxious and avoidant attachments ruin the fun. The two attachment styles, coined by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth now plague 21st Century romance. It’s not uncommon to hear a friend talk about their attachment issuesContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: Key Growth Areas for Anxiously Attached Individuals”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.

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Mental Health Monday: 15 Ways To Recognize Deep Emotional Intimacy

by James Michael Sama We all know what physical intimacy looks like. It’s the most obvious, direct, and primal showing of attraction. It’s visceral, passionate, and intense. Physical intimacy, as I’ve argued often in the past, is a projection of emotional intimacy. Sure, we can share experiences with others that are strictly physical and don’t haveContinue reading “Mental Health Monday: 15 Ways To Recognize Deep Emotional Intimacy”

9 Healthy Habits to Practice Every Day to Help You Feel Your Best

One strong choice can lead to another. We’re not above a good wellness trend now and then. (Skin cycling? Sure! TikTok dance workouts? Sign us up!) But sometimes all the noise about what you should—and shouldn’t—be doing for your health can start to feel a little overwhelming. Truth is, healthy habits and self-care practices don’tContinue reading “9 Healthy Habits to Practice Every Day to Help You Feel Your Best”