Humans are social beings, which makes the concept of social distancing amidst the COVID-19 outbreak difficult for many of us. This unwelcome isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiousness and even depression. During this time of uncertainty, we are each carrying an even heavier load of stress and fear. As we adjust to disrupted…
Did you know that stress can negatively impact your immune system? In light of this worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, let’s not lose sight of the importance of self-care and mental health. Focusing on the things you can control and taking positive action can help manage anxiety and boost your health in the process. Here’s a few…
Starting a new school year can be a time of stress and anxiety for children and parents alike. Common child stressors may include academic performance, social anxiety, bullying, transitioning to a new school and worries about fitting in. Conversely, parents often stress about the overwhelming task of managing multiple busy schedules. Here are several tips…
We are constantly adjusting to new circumstances both inside and outside of ourselves. Disaster, career, children, divorce, moving, new relationships and other changes shift the world around us, so we are squeezed to reshape our routines. In this process, we also manage the transition of our internal worldview: spiritual beliefs, sexuality, and physical bodies. …
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic…
Whether in a marriage, partnership or living the single life and looking for “the one,” what does a healthy relationship look like? Consider these important components: Trust The core of a healthy relationship has trust as its foundation. Secret keeping is not occurring and you are free to openly discuss any and all topics. A…
If you’ve been in a relationship for an extended period, you’ve likely experienced the dryness and boredom that can happen. No matter how committed or in-love we are, relationships require sustaining and cultivating to remain positive and intimate. Like nature, our relationships go through seasons in which they feel in full bloom, new and exciting,…
How do you take the first step toward practicing self-care? “Just do it”? Did Nike really believe their slogan is a motivating strategy and reasonable solution to any of life’s seemingly complex struggles? Achieving success in the self-care arena may or may not come with such ease; below is a framework in which you can…
While the last thing we might think about when turning to food is the nutritional content of the meal, it’s important to consider; our brain is designed to perform at its best when we ‘feed’ it the right stuff. Food has a profound impact on our mental health and eating certain foods can help the…
The Lovett Center recently turned four years old. As I sit back and reflect on this achievement and the journey it’s been, I am incredibly thankful for all of the people—past and present—that have helped get us to this place. Everyone that has walked in and out of this building has left a mark here…