We all know how important sleep is. You don’t need me to spell it out for you. But it is fascinating how the subject of sleep went from zero to everywhere overnight. …
The Importance of Quality Sleep
Topic: Mental Health
Is the Self-Care Convo Missing Something Big?
Self-care is a huge phenomenon that has taken over like wildfire for the past decade. Doing a quick Instagram hashtag search of #selfcare shows 69 million hashtags. It is no secret that …
No Screens Challenge
For a few reasons, over the last couple of years, I’ve challenged myself to a “no screens November,” taking a strict break from mindlessly scrolling social media and binge-watching television. I thought …
Make Change, Not Noise
Social media became impossible to ignore while living OCONUS. Everything from spouse club invites to base-wide announcements came through Facebook. Arguably even more useful than either of those was the search function …
Loneliness and Deployment
Life as a military spouse/partner demands a great deal from us. Our role calls for resiliency and the ability to handle change and juggle a lot of moving parts. These demands are …
Navigating Loss Through the Holidays
I think about and write about loss a lot because I see so much of it in my clinical practice. No one can escape the emotions and feelings that come with it. …
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