Anxiety & Depression
Simple ways to manage grief in daily life
Grief follows its own schedule. One day, you might answer emails, make dinner and think you’re doing OK. Next, a familiar song in the grocery store or an empty chair at the table can stop you in your tracks. Let’s review some simple ways to manage grief. Grief is a shapeshifter. Some days it may […]
What’s it like to be homeless?
This wasn’t supposed to be written, much less published. I shared what happened and that was the end of it — so I thought. In fairly short order, it hit me: the whole story needed to be told. What’s it like to be homeless? I have it on good authority, so let’s talk. Shared misfortunes […]
“Hey, Bill, is writing poetry good for you?”
Our hand-raising friend asked, “…is writing poetry good for you?” To provide a quality answer, I’d like to know why she stopped by — general interest or to get help for an emotional or mental illness. Let’s assume the latter, and the answer is yes — in many ways. Creating a poem is a combination […]
On Lawyering & Baseball – Real Tools and Tips from One Lawyer to Another, From The Wellness Docket
Today’s guest article is by attorney Tim Culbert, a lawyer and partner at the law firm of Purvis & Culbert located in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada. He is a passionate mental health advocate in the legal profession, and is the creator of the podcast, “The Wellness Docket” available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. WHY BASEBALL? […]
Intrusive Thoughts, Recovery, and Finding Support
I am an actor, writer and director who has suffered with OCD throughout my teenage years and early adult life, and have often felt awkward about opening up about it to my friends, particularly male friends. This led me to wonder ‘why do men feel so much more awkward and uncomfortable about opening up about […]
Paternal Postpartum Depression: Chris’s Story of Recovery
“Oh man, how’d you do it? Skiing?” They ask when you tell people you broke your leg. They’ll want the war story and the high-fives. “I’m so sorry; how can I help,” they ask when you tell them your body is sick, like with cancer. But what about when your heart is sick? What […]
What to do when you’re overwhelmed by life | 2
All hell broke loose two months ago. He knew it could happen — still, he was shaken by the initial attack. He’s rebuilding now, using crisis insights he’s gathered over the years. What to do when you’re overwhelmed by life? According to him… There is only one thing that I dread: not to be worthy […]
What to do when you’re overwhelmed by life
It’s going down. Gabriel knew it could happen — still, the shock and awe of the attack left his face ashen. As bad as it is, he knows he’ll attempt a comeback. But for now, he needs to draft his plan, as he focuses solely upon what to do when you’re overwhelmed by life. Let’s […]
Ready to love your day? Try these morning self-care habits
Mornings shape the pace and mood of the rest of your day. When your routine feels rushed or inconsistent, it’s harder to focus, stay energized and handle stress. Morning self-care habits can help you become grounded before the day’s activities begin. work, Yes, love your day. Your first meal gives your body fuel after hours […]
7 Mental Health Tips to Help Families Cope with Deployment
Military deployment is never easy, even if you’ve been through it a few times. You carry the weight of distance, worry, and the pressure to be there and stay strong for your family. It can become emotionally exhausting. Even the strongest people feel the toll of deployment. Anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress are all […]