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December 13, 2016

Experiencing Holiday Joy Even When Grieving

Holiday time can be difficult for someone who has lost a loved one, lost a job, experiencing a serious illness or went through a divorce.  The first Holiday season can be especially difficult.  As I remember the first year after my husband died, I just wanted to cancel the Holidays.  My children and I tried […]

WRITTEN BY: Pat Brinkman

REVIEWED BY: Tammy Jones

Categories: Family and Relationships
Tags: Emotions of Holidays, Family Traditions, Grieving, stress

December 2, 2016

Lessen Your Stress This Holiday

As we begin December and the whirl of the holiday season, we may find that our schedules are full, our wallets are light, and our hearts are overflowing with joy. For some, however, holidays bring anxiety, stress and depression. For most of us, holidays are a mix of all these things. We are challenged by […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

REVIEWED BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Snowman photo taken by Shannon Carter

SOURCES:

  • Bono, G. August 2012. The American Psychological Association.
  • The Cleveland Clinic. 2016.

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: gratitude, holidays, laughter, stress

November 23, 2016

Never Underestimate the Power of a Poem

Scribbling patches of waxy color on a coloring book is an iconic childhood pastime, but coloring books designed for adults are popping up in stores everywhere. Their popularity may seem strange to some, but many find coloring a relaxing and calming activity that can transport a person back to a simple, sweet time in life […]

WRITTEN BY: Kathy Michelich, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Warren County, Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, M.Ed. Healthy Finances Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: art, cognitive, creative expression, mental health, stress

October 28, 2016

Time 4 Fun

The weekend is almost here and it’s time for fun to begin. We need to make sure we take time to have fun! Making time for fun gives us the opportunity to forget about commitments and our daily work life. It gives us a chance to be social and creative. By focusing on the actual […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Bohlen, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Washington County bohlen.19@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Marilyn Rabe, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County rabe.9@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • http://www.helpguide.org/articles/emotional-health/benefits-of-play-for-adults.htm
  • http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/childrens-health/articles/2009/03/09/10-reasons-play-can-make-you-healthy-happy-and-more-productive

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: autumn, family activities, fun, stress, wellness

September 23, 2016

Sparkle Like You Mean It!

A year ago my daughter was diagnosed with a disease that caused her a lot of pain, stress, isolation, anxiety and depression. She lost her confidence and sparkle for a while. That was really hard to witness. If you’ve ever watched a child endure pain and suffering, you know that parents feel that pain multiplied. […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

REVIEWED BY: Joanna Fifner, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, County, Medina County

SOURCES:

  • The American Psychological Association. http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx
  • http://www.mindat.org/min-1282.html
  • Hudson Institute of Mineralogy. http://www.mindat.org/min-1282.html

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: crisis, resilience, stress

August 30, 2016

Relationships in Times of Tragedy

Over the past many months there have been an array of tragedies from devastating wild fires to numerous acts of violence all across the world. Each time I watched coverage of the event, I was struck by the kindness, unity, and the strength everyone showed to others. The strength of relationships, many with strangers, is […]

Categories: Family and Relationships
Tags: bonding, stress, support, tragedy

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