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Welcome back, Brainiac! Today, I wanted to share some ideas for ways to connect meaningfully with others even when you are time-limited. It is a given that as adults we lead very busy lives and often struggle to stay in touch with loved ones despite the best of intentions. We don't always have the luxury of large swaths of time, unlimited funds, or ideas for activities, never mind all of these resources at the same time. Yet, we all typically have the desire to build and sustain meaningful...

Welcome back, Brainiac! Today, I wanted to share some ideas for building a self-care routine that is sustainable for your very busy schedule. Contrary to popular belief, self-care doesn't have to cost money or take a lot of time. In fact, some of the most powerful self-care activities take less than 2 minutes and don't cost a thing. As nice as it would be to take a long vacation to your ideal destination, get regular massages, or go on lavish spending sprees to your favorite stores...

Welcome back, Brainiac! Today, I wanted to share some ideas for enhancing your self-care as we begin a new year. As a licensed professional counselor, I often get asked how I cope with the vicarious trauma that is too often par for the course in mental health work. I don't have one particular thing, rather a web of routines that help to bolster my psychological, emotional, and spiritual resiliency. Here are some ideas for your consideration. The American Psychological Association defines...