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Compassion plays crucial roles in our daily lives, influencing how we interact with others and shaping positive outcomes. When we show compassion to those around us, we feel more uplifted and connected. It’s a powerful force for positive change that allows us to move away from negativity and empathize with others.   However compassion isn’t…

Journaling is a powerful tool for self-discovery and emotional wellness. Embrace the power of journaling to unlock your potential for clarity, peace, and personal growth. By capturing your thoughts and feelings on paper, you can bring calm and perspective into your life, helping you navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. Start your journaling journey today…

By KC Royster Remaining calm and firm during nervous conversations can seem unachievable. Well, good news: Lili Powell talked through the steps of the three lessons to keep yourself mindful during the conversation. It is essential to regulate your emotional state before starting the conversation and bringing yourself into the present. First, take a deep…

Note from Ruth: Being kind is nice, right? Of course, but how can we take this “be kind” message and implement it in all our daily interactions? Being kind comes into play when interfacing with someone who has some traumatic experiences that cause them, at some level, to remember the trauma. Emotional triggers can happen…

PUENTES: Building Bridges to Stronger Mental Health According to the 2020 U.S. Census figures analyzed by LoHud/The Journal News, the number of Latino/a people living in Rockland County has increased by more than a third since 2010. According to this data, Rockland is home to 66,451 Latino/a, an increase of 17,667 people who share this…

Mental Health Takes Top Role at 2020 Olympics Speaking at the 138th International Olympic Committee Session in Tokyo recently, World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus referenced an overarching goal of the Olympics, far beyond any single athletic event. “More than any other event, the Olympics have the power to bring the world together;…

Child abuse will kill 1,800 children in the U.S. this year. That’s according to the American Society for the Positive Care of Children. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, child abuse or neglect “may stunt physical development of the child’s brain and lead to psychological problems, such as low self-esteem, which…

17th Annual Golf Outing Ahhh golf.  The clubs. The carts. The swing. The putt. The sinking of a shot. Wrap all of this in the camaraderie of a group outing under summer skies, throw in a fundraiser and everyone wins, regardless of how bad you may slice, whiff or need one, two or three mulligans.  Let’s…