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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Mental Health
COVID19 silver linings playbook
A creative’s COVID19 silver linings playbook See direct link to article > San Diego Veterans Magazine Dec 2020
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Coping with anxiety during the holidays
“Coping with anxiety during the holidays” This holiday season the best gift you can give yourself is peace of mind–even if it’s in small packages....
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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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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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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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