Dear Community, As I sit and reflect on this last year, I don’t know where to start. It has been a devastatingly complex time for so many. The horrific effects of the pandemic on every level of our society has been tragic, but specifically for our already most vulnerable communities. For our youth and their families, their lives have been …
Entering the Weekend with Intention
As Friday arrives and we all start to prepare for the weekend, there are often specific intentions we make when going into our days off. That often includes hanging out with friends and family, spending time outdoors, learning something new or even just laying around on the couch and binging Netflix. Regardless, if your ‘weekend’ begins on Friday evening or …
What Covid-19 Has Taught Us About Our Mental Health
With America now entering month number 7 of quarantine, we’ve really started to see the unfortunate effects of isolation and limited social interaction on our mental and physical health. We’ve had reports confirm individuals of all ages mentioning substantial increases in anxiety, depression and stress due to extended periods of time alone and not being able to see loved ones. The California …