Preparing for (and Crushing) the Winter Blues
Tips for coping with, and even thriving in, the rainy Pacific Northwest—from a local, licensed counselor.
School Counselor Superpowers: A Conversation with Megan Bledsoe
As we prepare for another school year to begin post-pandemic, Washington State School Counselor of the Year, Megan Bledsoe, shares what parents, schools and mental health professionals can do to help kids succeed.
Meditation: A Practice for Peace
Twelve years ago, my life was spinning out of control. Until I came across a book about meditation and determined to give it a try.
The New Domesticity: Good Medicine
Sometimes, in the face of uncertainty, all you can do is laugh. And it turns out, laughter really is great medicine.
Coping During COVID-19: Resources from Clark County Public Health
During a time of physical distancing, the need to be proactive about our own mental health is more important than ever.
Combating Racial Bullying
According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, 20% of students report being bullied. And for some kids, this treatment is because of their race or ethnicity.
Editor’s Pick: “The Healing You Can Do” by Meghan T. Hindi
Everyone experiences challenges in life, but a few (perhaps a growing number) of us face profound suffering that leads to truly dark places. Yacolt author, doula, wife and mother, Meghan T. Hindi, identifies squarely as the latter. “I first experienced
Men’s Mental Health: The Unique Challenges and the Way Forward
The data don’t lie: More men are likely to reach for the bottle than the phone when they need mental and emotional help. When it comes to dealing with life’s stresses—their job (or lack of it), relationship issues, health concerns—men
Good Grief: Helping Children Cope with Loss
It’s been said that loss is simply another word for change. Loss impacts children’s lives at every stage, from infancy through young adulthood, and can bring on feelings of turmoil, grief, and sadness. Whether a child experiences loss through the
