Hello all, I wanted to share thoughts I have about the beginning of the New Year and the ending of the previous year. In pre-pandemic years our focus was on holiday and winter blues and stress management. I have written tips about how to handle the stress and family obligations. I have posted TV spots about the winter blues. Yes, …
What is racism and how does it affect people who are being discriminated against? Feelings like fear, and living with stigmas make it challenging to live comfortably. Communities can come together to defeat this negative experience. Tips to help defeat racism are provided by the Wellness Institute of MI.
Episodes of social injustice is an experience which causes retraumatization for people. Retraumaitization is a reminder of past trauma. It can be caused by triggers from historical events that bring up feelings of loss of control and may call emotional suffering. The Wellness Institute of MI provides tips for everyone to address social injustice.
The world feels chaotic and we are all out of sorts and struggling to feel comfortable. We have many changes from the pandemic. How do we find joy in the midst of this new life? The Wellness Institute of Michigan provides tips to help you find joy.
There are more suicides than ever before. In the last 15 years suicide has risen by 26%. The Wellness Institute of Michigan lists some signs that someone could be in trouble. If you suspect that someone is having emotional trouble, tell them you have noticed a change and ask if they are feeling safe. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 …
40-50% of married couples get divorced in the US. The emotional toll of a divorce can devastate a family. Adjustments to issues caused by divorce involve stress and feeling of loss. The Wellness Institute of Michigan gives us some tips for some of things you can do to move forward.
Parents needing to work while their children are involved in on line school causes the adults to feel inadequate as a teacher, overwhelmed, and have high levels of anxiety and helplessness. Children may feel sad, angry, frustrated, non-compliant, and demonstrate irritability and withdrawal. This is a difficult time for everyone! We can help, seek counseling.
Losing sleep over current issues that plague everyday life? Feeling overwhelmed? Trauma is emotionally challenging and a normal experience for abnormal experiences such as COVID-19. Relaxation, working through the loses, professional guidance and support are helpful. The Wellness Institute of Michigan says don’t overlook the issues that could be causing the hardships experienced in daily life.
This pandemic has created mental health consequences for all of us. One consequence that we are all experiencing is grief. Grief is defined as causing feelings of sadness, sorrow and emotional pain due to loss. Grief is natural reaction to change and can cause many different other emotions. Grief is uncomfortable and painful sometimes. Take it one day at a …
Even in the best of times, people face issues of anxiety, fear and depression…and now add a worldwide pandemic. For business leaders, there are many issues facing them in getting back to work and helping employees find their way forward. Karen Gallagher, LMSW, ACSW, Founder and President of the Wellness Institute of Michigan has a wealth of helpful knowledge. Karen …
