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If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or nervous about all of the unknowns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, just know that you’re not alone. As many individuals shift to working from home and adjust to practicing social distancing, many people are struggling to maintain a healthy mindset without going stir crazy. Practicing mindful meditation while at home enables you to fixate less on the past or the future and instead focus on what is truly important -- being present in the moment. Here are four simple tips to practice mindful meditation while at home.

Breathe

It may sound obvious but too often we...

Pain is something everyone will experience at some point in their life, if not many times. Pain can make everyday life a chore and limits what we can do physically and socially. Even so, the last thing any of us would want to do is be limited to taking pain medication around the clock, and the thought of taking opioids during America’s opioid crisis is daunting and unappealing. If you’re looking for ways you can take control of your pain during treatment, consider these easy starting points.

Get enough sleep

Pain may make falling asleep difficult, and a lack of sleep only amplifies pain. Breaking this...

Under quarantine or not, the show must go on.  And this week is all about Easter! If your kiddos are feeling down in the dumps and missing their tiny tot social lives, this can be a great time to add unexpected excitement to life at-home.

Families around the globe are using Easter 2020 as a time to make new traditions.  Children everywhere are counting down the days for the appearance of the Easter Bunny, and hope their behavior is worthy of a much-anticipated Easter Basket.

This year...

A majority of Americans are forced to stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic, meaning it is time to talk about a little bit about loneliness and how self isolation can hurt out mental health. Therapist Laura Walton, owner of The Phoenix Center for Grief and Trauma, discussing the trauma of loneliness during this pandemic and things we can do to deal with this unique challenge. 

What is loneliness? Loneliness is an emotion that arises when emotional, social, or physical needs are not being met. We...