When you hear the term “processed foods,” what’s your first thought? Does it bring to mind memories of canning salmon or making jam? What about a childhood comfort food (like that bowl of mac an...
Life is challenging Some moments are amazingly beautiful while others are just tough. This holds true for both our professional and personal lives. As the years pass, I have found it more and more ...
Reaching optimal wellness In the world of recreation therapy, we often think of wellness as not the absence of disease, but rather on a spectrum. As such, there are many factors – physical, socia...
Exploring mental wellness During Mental Illness Awareness Week, we want to explore the message of hope, resiliency, and understanding that there is wellness inside and outside of illness. Whether y...
Increasing awareness about how to promote mental health I grew up in a household with parents who faced mental health issues at many points in their lives. To the outside world, they tried very har...
