Do you have a loved one struggling with mental health? I have something for you.
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When was the last time you devoted 90 minutes of bliss to yourself? Now's your chance. Self-Care Sisters live events has another afternoon presentation planned for Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1p – 2:30p pacific. Don't…
Hi friends. How are you? It's tough out there. So tough that it’s September and this is my first post for 2020. Oh well. Life is like that sometimes. I hope you and your families…
The day’s ICAD prompt was “mismatched.” I quieted my mind. Asked my intuition for guidance and thought: What does mismatched mean to me today? I waited a few seconds and directed my attention to my…
This summer I completed the 2019 ICAD challenge and created one Index Card A Day each day for the months of June and July. The point of the challenge was to embrace creativity for a…
“Shame is the birthplace of perfectionism.” Brené Brown A couple weeks ago, I sent an invite for wine and chat to the ladies who attend my mixed media journaling sessions here at the house. We…
One trait to know about Greeks is they love a good party with great music. Last Saturday, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral feted my brother- and sister-in-law, Chris and Eleni Yokas, honoring their four decades…
One of the coolest places we visited in Poland was the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Located 20 minutes outside of Krakow, the mine attracts over one million visitors each year. Now I know why. Here's a brief…
In my first post for Mental Health Awareness Month I wrote about Olivia, and what an inspiration she is to me. (Read HERE) I described how I want everyone to feel safe talking about their…
Holy shit balls, folks. Since last I wrote I took my first trip “home” to Poland—motherland on the maternal side of my family tree. The trip was amazing, all I’d hoped for and more. Every…
Hi friends. It’s been a while. This is my first post for 2019. May, already. Hard to believe how fast the months have flown by. Last year, I aspired to write 50 posts to…
Toward the end of last year, there was a call for submissions for an anthology that was going to be about fury, telling "stories of women who know their anger is real and justified and…
A friend of mine recently messaged me via Facebook with a link that contained a call for submissions to a site doing a month long exploration of mental illness. She thought I might want to contribute. I sure did,…
What better day than Thanksgiving for a blog post about body image, acceptance, and radical self-love? Thank you Jessica. This conversation was meaningful to me on several layers, not the least of which is the…
From The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo. I drove 500 miles down the California coast with the mountains on my left and the ocean on the right. For days they spoke to me of…
This is a shot I took in the rainforest on the Big Island where the writing retreat I attended was held. All over that property were gems like this one—not exactly hidden, yet waiting to be…
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8 Tips to Beat Fear, Confusion & Overwhelm When a Loved One Struggles with Mental Health
About the Workbook
Discover tried-and-true tips to healing and empowerment, designed specifically for those navigating a loved one’s mental health journey.
This interactive PDF guide offers insights, reflection questions and real, actionable strategies to help you create stability and peace in this difficult space – finding the strength to support your loved one while also caring for yourself.
Remember, you are not alone on this journey!
