Healthy New Year!
Healthy New Year! As I began to write this column, California was yet again going back into a super restrictive state. Due to COVID and the increased...
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Thank You Caregivers
Thank You Caregivers Several years ago, I had the opportunity to work with the Army’s Warrior Care and Transition Program (WCTP), the command for wounded,...
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Caregiving for a Person with a TBI
Caregiving for a Person with a TBI This month is a time to recognize the hard work of family caregivers. A caregiver is someone who provides any level of...
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My Veterans Day
My Veterans Day Veteran’s Day is a day special and different for each Veteran. To the Veteran’s reading this – this is your day. Choose to celebrate in...
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MST – Military Sexual Trauma
According to the Veterans Affairs Military Sexual Assault webpage, MST is a pervasive problem in the United States Armed Forces. But, according to advocates...
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Mental Fatigue
Mental Fatigue Recently, I had a day when I was literally in back to back zoom/TEAMS meetings from 0730 to after 1800. I had to shut off my camera so I...
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month Confession: It took me a long time to say these words out loud. To get past the façade of fine. I have an appointment today...
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LENS: COVID COASTER
COVID COASTER I recently had a chance to catch up with my best friend. We started the conversation with simple pleasantries….how are you? Her response was...
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month “If you say, ‘I should’ve jumped off the Exit 9 overpass when I had the chance,’ ever again, I will call someone.” • The...
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COMPASSION FATIGUE – Mental Health Monthly
Compassion Fatigue A few months ago, in the beginning of our global pandemic, I was reassigned to work at the local convention center. The convention center...
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