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Graduate School During A Pandemic
I vividly remember the last day of in person classes prior to the onset of COVID-19. The sun was shining bright and the weather outside was perfect. I have this image in my mind of myself standing...
Mental Wellness During The Holiday Season
During the holiday season (November-January) we spend a lot more time with loved ones and frenzying from store to store searching for the perfect gift or outfit. As daylight savings time begins and...
The Power of Routine
Your daily routine, whether intentional or frenzied, influences performance, stress levels, sleep patterns, and overall mental well-being. The absence of a routine is often associated with feeling...
5 Tips for Effective Goal Setting
As the Holidays get closer some people may be thinking about what their 2021 will look like. While 2020 was the “Year of the Vision,” some of us cannot wait to see what 2021 has to hold and how we...
Practicing Self-Care During COVID-19
As we enter into the 8th month of the COVID-19 pandemic there may be some new or increasing feelings. You may feel anxious about what will happen next, is it COVID or the flu? Did I wash my hands...
Overcoming Challenges in Virtual Learning
As a student in a Master of Social Work program, I am facing many challenges with virtual learning. I have experienced internet connection loss, accidentally muting and unmuting myself during zoom...
Why Social Connections are Important & How to Maintain Them in Today’s Climate
Today your social calendar may look a lot less full than back in January of this year. Your book club isn’t meeting, the 40th birthday party you were planning on attending got cancelled and maybe...
Tips to Addressing the Stress of Election Season
Voting season can bring up a lot of stress and anxious thoughts. Some people may be unsure if they are qualified to vote. Some people may be unsure how or where to register or vote. Some people may...
Simple Mindfulness Techniques for Children
As an emerging social worker, I look forward to incorporating mindfulness-based techniques into my work with youth. Children experience sensory overload throughout their busy days, just like adults....
Tips to Manage COVID-19 Stress
1. Trust Information from Reputable Sources Only CHOOSE 1-2 RELIABLE SOURCES OF INFORMATION It is important to stay well-informed. It is equally as important to only trust information from reputable...
