May 14, 2018 Mental health struggles are hard enough. But the stigma that comes with them can make it unbearable. This well-written article breaks down the effects of mental health…
May 7, 2018 Nearly one in six adults (44.7 million people) in the US experiences mental illness each year. That’s a lot of people, but you don’t hear a lot…
Seven things every woman should know about domestic violence, including where to find help. By Cheryl P. Rose May 1, 2018 Because domestic violence is an uncomfortable subject, there are…
April 26, 2018 On April 6, The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center (NCC) hosted its annual spring fundraiser at the Lagunitas Community Brewing Room. Around 160 of NCC’s friends, both new and…
April 20, 2018 One of the tools available to people trying to learn how to be happy – or how not to be unhappy – is self-help books, articles, podcasts,…
April 10, 2018 At one time or another, we have all struggled with trying to let go of ruminating thoughts about an injustice or insult we have experienced. What was…
March 28, 2018 Sometimes people find themselves in a position where they feel like a victim, where the cards are stacked against them and they are guaranteed to lose no…
March 2, 2018 Not too many of us would see compassion as negative. Hopefully it is something we all desire to give and receive. But, what about self-compassion? Do we…
February 15, 2018 We have all felt that or said that in subtle ways. It’s a great conversation ender and it’s quite unfortunate. Many of us operate at times in…
February 2, 2018 For years I have been blaming Hallmark for commercializing Valentine’s Day. But I was wrong. The commercializing was brewing for a few centuries. The life and times…
