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- Jul 16, 2020
- 2 min
Filling Your Bucket
“Self care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” – Katie Reed I like to think of self care in terms of...
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Valarie McDowell Gunn
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
Broken Things
There are many kinds of broken things, Some outside and some unseen. Some may hide their faces away...being a person, feeling or...
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Valarie McDowell Gunn
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
The Strength Of My Ancestors
I can still hear my grandmama’s voice as she would clearly say “trouble don’t last always.” Thinking back at the many times she would say...
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- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
Normalizing Trauma
Trauma is defined as a deeply disturbing or distressful experience. Many of us have or will in our lifetime experience a traumatic event....
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Valarie McDowell Gunn
- Jun 4, 2020
- 3 min
This Joy That I Have
Although we may try, there is no way to escape what is unfolding before our very own eyes. Over the past several months, we have worked...
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Valarie McDowell Gunn
- May 27, 2020
- 3 min
A Letter to COVID-19
Dear COVID-19 (Coronavirus), We had no clue when you came into our lives a few short months ago, that you would turn our world upside...
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- May 25, 2020
- 2 min
Memorial Day - Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives For Others
Memorial Day for many tends to stand out as an indicator that the summer season has begun. Celebrations such as parades, cookout's beach...
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- May 21, 2020
- 3 min
How are You and the Family Getting Along while Sheltering-In-Place?
During this unprecedented time of social distancing and sheltering-in-place for our country we are surely becoming aware of how much our...
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Valarie McDowell Gunn
- May 14, 2020
- 2 min
“When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade”
This proverbial phrase has been heard by many people around the world. Simply put, we should have a positive can-do attitude when faced...
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- May 10, 2020
- 2 min
Mother's Day 2020
Renewed Mental Health Services wishes all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you to all the mother’s who are working selflessly to keep...
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- May 8, 2020
- 3 min
It's Time for Your Mental Wellness Checkup!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! What better way to celebrate the awareness of keeping your mind as healthy as your body than to...
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Valarie McDowell Gunn
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
Let The Music Play!
I’m saying it a little louder for the people who missed it! It is absolutely okay to let your hair down, unwind, and let the music play!...
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- May 4, 2020
- 2 min
NOW IS THE TIME
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being. Everyone has some risk of developing a mental health disorder...
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Valarie McDowell Gunn
- Apr 29, 2020
- 2 min
"Pamper Yourself During This Pandemic....or Just Anytime!"
That’s right, I am giving you permission to pamper yourself! Why? The real question is, why not? Everyone needs a little "me" time. It’s...
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- Apr 28, 2020
- 2 min
Social Connectedness for Seniors
Growing older does not mean social isolation is inevitable. On the contrary, the older adult population has the capacity to be quite...
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Valarie McDowell Gunn
- Apr 23, 2020
- 2 min
Sometimes, Sleepytime Tea Isn’t Enough
Some folks don’t believe in beauty rest, I am not one of them. Honestly, sleep is a very essential part of having a more productive life....
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- Apr 21, 2020
- 2 min
Working Remotely In 2020
Many of us are currently working from home as a form of practicing social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. Having the option to...
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- Apr 15, 2020
- 2 min
Recognize and Help Grieving Seniors
As a child, I often thought that grandparents were at the best phase of life. From my perspective, adults age 65 and up had accomplished...
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- Apr 14, 2020
- 2 min
Get Up and Get Moving!
What are you waiting for? Get up and get moving!! The world is standing in the wake of a pandemic. While we are sheltering in place,...
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