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By Jenny Reesor, CFT Graduate Intern You’ve heard it: “2020 is out to get us!” We live in a year where we feel bombarded with uncertainty, tragedy and catastrophe. Here in Oregon, we have added… Continue reading

It’s easy to fall into the mode of endless scrolling on social media. Whether you realize it or not, what you see on your feed could be affecting your mental health, especially when it comes… Continue reading

Helping kids with back to school

It’s important to your mental health that you practice self-care year-round. Whether you’ve already developed a self-care routine or have never really thought about it, summertime, with its warm weather and flexible schedules, offers some… Continue reading

Summer vacation is here—but it may feel a little different this year due to COVID-19. After all, the kids have been home for weeks already, and you may not be able to take your traditional… Continue reading

Tolerance isn’t easy. Because we rely so heavily on our own experiences and worldview, it can be hard to see things from another person’s perspective or accept that someone else’s viewpoint may be equally valid… Continue reading

COVID-19 has brought disruptions to your usual schedule, added stress and anxiety to your mental load, and probably caused you to increase your screen time, so it’s no wonder if you’re having trouble sleeping. Reports… Continue reading

Are you stressed about COVID-19? Here’s how to tell, and what you can do about it. Signs of Stress Signs that COVID-19 may be causing you stress include: • Changes in sleep pattern • Changes… Continue reading

With the rise of social distancing, video chat platforms like Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, and others are seeing a surge in popularity. There’s a good reason for this: video calls give us the chance to connect… Continue reading

Social distancing is an important way to protect ourselves and others physically, but it can come at the cost of feeling isolated and emotionally distant. We all need each other, especially during difficult times, so… Continue reading