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Holiday Stress to Holiday Success

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

Issues: boundaries, cope, grief, happiness, holidays, joy, plan, self-care, stress, success, support, tools

Written by Jody Pierce, LCSW Executive Director, Pennock Center for Counseling All kinds of things can contribute to stress during the holiday season; our self-expectations and the expectations of others, the number of things to do, the financial burden, and the emotions that arise at this time of year. Here are some suggestions that may […]

Summer Blues and Changing How We Think About Independence

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020

Issues: connection, COVID-19, grief, independence, mindfulness, pandemic, summer, tips

Independence Day is upon us and we are entering the heart of summer. However, we are still very much in the midst of a pandemic. This means that many of us are left grieving what COVID is taking from us during the short, sweet Colorado summer. What is normally a time to have fun, explore, […]

Walking with Others through Grief

Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

Issues: companioning, death, dying, friendship, grief, loss, support

Walking with Others through Grief By Jody Pierce, Executive Director In memory of all who we’ve lost. We all have experienced some kind of loss, whether it was the loss of a loved one, friend, neighbor or special pet. But it is often difficult to know how to be present for someone else who is […]

Healthy Coping & Holiday Stress

Thursday, December 10th, 2015

Issues: coping, depression, grief, holidays, stress, support, tips

By Rachel Morici, LPC It is no mystery that the holidays can bring up depression, loss and overwhelming feelings. The effects are understandable; holidays bring about increased demands, pressure, financial stress and perhaps grief and longing, especially when we have lost a loved one. Let’s focus on what we can do to minimize the holiday […]

Summer Groups Are Here!

Thursday, May 15th, 2014

Issues: art, creative, grief, group, healthy relationships, mindfulness, self-expression

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Helpful Tips – Healing After Loss & Tragedy

Wednesday, July 25th, 2012

Issues: grief, healing, loss, tragedy, trauma

We have all been touched in different ways by the recent tragedy in Aurora. It may be very difficult to navigate through your thoughts and feelings. These are some tips that may make it easier to cope: Normal responses to trauma can include: Fear, anxiety, worry, apprehension Depression, tearfulness, numbness Anger, irritability Trouble sleeping Loss […]