Nancy Friesen, Ph.D.

11/20/2022

Interesting article. This makes perfect sense considering everything we have faced over the past few years.

Moral injury results when a person’s core principles are violated, such as during wartime or a pandemic, and it afflicts millions

02/11/2022

In all seriousness, living in the moment is key to mindfulness. Happy Friday!

01/28/2022

01/28/2022

Thought for the day.

01/17/2022

"Hate is too great a burden to bear. I have decided to love."

01/12/2022

The power of one step at a time when confronting anxiety.

01/10/2022

The pandemic has been hard on everyone, but especially so for our kids. Here’s a very good article on helping children learn resilience.

Stressful times are an opportunity to teach children resilience. Here's how.

01/07/2022

Some Good Friday advice.

01/07/2022

Here’s advice on how to live more in the moment.

It's more than just soaking up the good moments

01/06/2022

Experiencing a sense of community is important, especially during challenging times. Helping others in need is important for our own well-being.

A Maryland couple stranded on Interstate 95 in Virginia distributed bread from a nearby bakery truck after calling the company to ask for permission.

01/04/2022

Here’s some good advice.

01/02/2022

Here some good advice for the new year.

01/01/2022

01/01/2022

Make Happiness Your New New Year’s Eve Tradition.

Even on a bad day, good things happen. Which do you pay more attention to?

12/31/2021

Here's some advice for coping with complicated grief during holidays.

Personal Perspective: Here's some advice for coping with complicated grief.

12/30/2021

Throughout the pandemic you’ve been careful and been vaccinated and boosted, but you still test positive for COVID. The psychological impact is real.

Vaccinated people followed guidelines but still got mild cases of covid. Doctors say this could be the new normal.

12/29/2021

Here’s some good advice from Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

12/28/2021

Here's some good advice for dealing with post-holiday blues.

Bring light back into your life after the holidays have passed.

12/26/2021

May Kwanzaa bring you prosperity, unity, and faith.

12/25/2021

Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyous Christmas!

12/25/2021

Happy Hanukkah! May your candles burn bright this season.

12/23/2021

HolidayTraditions convey comfort and belonging. Traditions bring families together and enable you to reconnect with friends.

From feasts on Christmas Eve to a post-present waffle bar, you're going to want to add these to your yearly customs.

12/09/2021

Thought for today.

12/08/2021

Here’s an interesting study that examines the shift from going to the office to working remote or a hybrid plan. Clearing life balance is now an important consideration.

The people have spoken -- working from home is a priority, even post-pandemic. Are you prepared to handle this new will of the workforce?

11/30/2021

As we approach the holiday season, here’s some good advice.

07/16/2021

What to be more productive. Here’s some good advice.

Sometimes it becomes very difficult to be productive at your workplace because of stress, fatigue, and distractions from overthinking. Do you finish your whole day feeling like you have not accomplished anything on your to-do list? You try to start with a plan, a goal, but at the end of the day, you...

07/09/2021

Interesting article. Forced intimacy is a real problem for those with disabilities.

How people with disabilities battle forced intimacy.

06/27/2021

Here are safe alternatives to fireworks this 4th of July.

If your local firework show is canceled, try these ideas instead.

06/27/2021

It’s that time of year. Let’s remember that fireworks can trigger PTSD.

Fireworks can bring back memories of combat and trigger flashbacks.