By Kelly Olson Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist In our busy lives, it's easy to let our own needs fall to the bottom of the to-do list. But not taking time for rest and restoration has consequences. It can lead to sleep loss, changes in weight, and irritability, and affect...
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Brain Food: The Link Between Diet and Mental Health
3/13/2018
By Julie Vandrovec Clinical Associate, The Village Business Institute We’ve all heard the old adages “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” and “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but can what we eat influence our emotional and mental well-being? There is a growing trend looking...
Finding Your Wise Mind: New Village Therapy Group Promotes Balance
3/6/2018
“Life is a balancing act and the answers we seek are often found somewhere in the middle ground” The circle on the left represents our emotions. The circle on the right, our logic. “If you make a choice out of one side or the other, it’s not usually the best...
Accountability Isn’t for the Timid
2/26/2018
By John E. Trombley, MMgt The Village Business Institute Four years ago I wrote this article on accountability for a supervisor newsletter, and the topic is no less relevant and no less “hot” today than it was back then. Unlike so many other passing fads we’ve all seen over the...
How Parents Can Respond in the Wake of Violence
2/23/2018
Recent violent events in both metropolitan and rural communities remind us that they can occur at any place and any time. Parents can help their children cope with these traumatic events. Here are five suggestions: Talk to your children . Encourage your children to ask questions. Try to explain what...