Many parents have recently taken on the role of becoming their child’s teacher. Many parents do not have prior teaching experience and some may be experiencing stress and frustration around the process. Most teachers would share that managing a classroom of children involves flexibility, patience, and planning. If you are

In this difficult time for all, children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder may find it particularly difficult to understand and cope with the changes. Below are some ways to help your children through this experience: Support understanding -Provide information about the facts of COVID-19 in a way that is concrete

Pets can provide company and comfort in the face of social isolation, high anxiety, and the stress many of us may be experiencing these days. Pets provide a nonjudgmental, emotionally supportive relationship for individuals of all ages! There are many health and mental health benefits of owning a pet. Studies

I’m here to talk about silencing our phones and taking a moment to be mindful. If you’re like me and working from home or just following the ongoing pandemic news, you’re likely glued to your phone waiting for important emails and updates mixed in with all the panicked images of

Resilience is defined as adapting well to life-changing situations. Importantly, resilience can involve personal growth. Although some individuals may be more resilient than others, anyone can develop resilience. Building resilience takes time and intentionality. The core components of resilience are building connections, fostering wellness, finding purpose, and embracing healthy thoughts.

With the busy schedule of our lives, expenses of living, and current regulations requiring social-distancing and the closure of many businesses it can feeling challenging to be active or continue an exercise routine. However, there are all kinds of options when trying to improve our fitness while staying at home!

We all have limits and rules that we abide by and set for ourselves within relationships.  For example, you might share a personal story with a friend you’ve known for years, and decide not to share this same story with a coworker you just met.  These guidelines are referred to

The use of online social networking has continued to grow year by year. We often use these sites to communicate with others, learn new information, and interact with different people. People also use the internet to watch videos, text, engage in video chats, do research, and read news articles. As

UPDATE MARCH 16, 2020 THE CENTER AT JOURNEY’S WAY Journey’s Way Center will be completely closed to members beginning Tuesday March 17. If you have ordered lunch for this week, “Grab and Go”cold meals will be available to pick up at the Dining Room doors each day from 11:30am to

Social media use has been found to have detrimental effects on mental health. Lin et al. (2016) found a relationship between social media use and increased depressive symptoms. Social media use can be passive (observing other people’s social media) or active (regularly posting) and both have been found to negatively