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We Need a Little Christmas Self-Care

Written by Maria Miller on December 23, 2021.

I’m writing to you now from my couch, face aglow in a sun lamp, compelled to reach out to those whose current emotional state may reflect a friend’s Facebook post photo shared this morning: For families with extra caregiving responsibilities—an aging parent, a family member who you are supporting through a substance use or mental health crisis, or a child or adult family member with a disability—or possibly even a combination of more than one of those—December can be a particularly tough...

Opportunities and Great Causes Are All Around Us: It’s a Wonderful Life

Written by Michael Harper, Esq. on December 17, 2021.

I recently came across a 1957 article written by Dr. Gaylord Harnwell, then President of the University of Pennsylvania, entitled “Make the Most of Life.” The article appeared on the front page of the Philadelphia Inquirer and offered young readers advice on success and happiness in life. Dr. Harnwell declared that every life is filled with opportunities and the potential for success for we all enter into life with unique gifts, talents, and the power to choose. While people of good will are...

Thanksgiving and Praise

Written by Valerie Melroy on November 23, 2021.

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! Giving thanks intentionally, collectively, and publicly brings such pleasure. I was taught to be grateful for all things, even adversity, and some of the circumstances of the past year put that gratitude belief to a test. Wow – Voice and Vision passed with an A+. When I reviewed the just released Voice and Vision Fiscal Year 20/21 Annual Report, found here, I was overwhelmed with GRATITUDE for my wonderful co-workers and our volunteers,...

Author Shares More Help and Hope™ in Spirituality Webinar

Written by Maria Miller on September 30, 2021.

September is National Recovery Month, and today, September 30th, is International Recovery Day. This month and day are set aside to promote, support, and celebrate recovery practices, the recovery community, and the dedicated providers and community members who help make recovery possible. The goal is to remind people in recovery, and those who support them, that no one is alone in the recovery journey. Everyone’s path is unique, and recovery is possible. Accompanying others on their journey,...

Back to School: Wellbeing

Written by Olga Antonyuk on August 27, 2021.

Returning to the classroom after more than a year of virtual or hybrid schooling may be both exciting and stressful for everyone in the household. And for those still not able to attend school in person, the start of the school year may be filled with mixed emotions. Change is challenging for everyone, and it is essential to remember that not every person reacts to change in the same way. Children recognize that this coming school year will look different than past years, whether they...

We Need a Little Christmas Self-Care

Opportunities and Great Causes Are All Around Us: It’s a Wonderful Life

Thanksgiving and Praise

Author Shares More Help and Hope™ in Spirituality Webinar

Back to School: Wellbeing

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