DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH Despite the drawbacks and disappointment that have accompanied these unprecedented times, we can start to see the bright side of COVID and its unexpected effects. I will be the first to admit that a worldwide pandemic has not exactly been the highlight of my year– in fact, it has been quite the
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “No matter how dark it gets, there is always good in the world.” ~ John Krasinski During the last few months, the news has been full of hard, heavy things: Sickness, death, sadness, unemployment, violence, heated political debates, rallies, inequality, food shortages, natural disasters, etc. It is so easy to get caught
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ~ Mahatma Ghandi 2020 has been a year for the books. A worldwide pandemic, quarantine, layoffs, earthquakes, fires, demon locusts, food shortages, economic crises, George Floyd’s murder and the ensuing Black Lives Matter movement…the list goes on and on. As Melissa
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “The only way out is through.” ~ Robert Frost Anxiety is a word we use to describe feeling worried, overwhelmed, or stressed out. Managing anxiety is challenging, but not complicated. The pandemic has created uncertainty and great stress for many individuals and families; 2020 has been a difficult year! In light of
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH Major attractions and vacation destinations remain closed, stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions are still in place, and travelers are anxious about the virus or disheartened by new safety measures. Make the most of summer 2020 with these 25 suggestions! I have a dear cousin who has been waiting over a year for
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “The world as we know it is dissolving, but behind it comes a new world, the formation of which we can at least imagine.” ~Matthias Horx At the start of all the COVID craziness, I saw several people comment on social media about wanting to get back to “normal.” Then one woman
DESIGNED BY iSTOCK While it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the problems plaguing the world, there are ways for us to take action now. We can do better. I can do better. Change starts here. The recent sadness and heartache populating the news has caused personal and public reflection. This constant self-reflection has many,
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” ~ Mr. Rogers Right around the time when quarantine madness started happening, I was on the phone with a friend who has four children. She told me how excited she was about an activity she had set up for her children,
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH This week our guest blogger shares her journey through a year of writing 1 letter a day. She shares with our readers her very powerful and personal path to self discovery. Connection. It’s a word we hear a lot today, but what does it really mean? We’re all so “connected” digitally–we text,
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Connecting with others is rewarding; it makes us feel like we’re not alone in the world.” ~ Jonah Berger My friend recently told me that when quarantine started, she found herself checking her phone more than she ever had before. She thought about it for a moment and realized that she was feeling
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH For many of my readers, quarantine has meant an increase in responsibilities–helping everyone else survive. How are you helping YOURSELF, though? This edition of Quarantine Talk is dedicated to ways to show yourself love during quarantine. Quarantine has really been something, huh? If you are working from home, you have had to
DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH Quarantine might be hard, but don’t let it be hard on your love life. Whether you’ve been dating a short time or have been married for years, I have some stay-at-home date ideas that will strengthen your relationship! I know I have written about quarantine the last couple weeks now…but can anyone
Melissa Cluff is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in North Texas, providing face-to-face and telehealth therapy options to clients in Texas.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in North Texas, providing face-to-face and telehealth therapy options to clients in Texas.
