by Kim Olver | Sep 8, 2021 | Mental Health, Relationships
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration defines September as National Recovery Month, a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud...
by Kim Olver | Aug 10, 2021 | Couples, Relationships
Apparently, August is a month all about romance. This week, August 8 to 14, is National Resurrect Romance Week; the entire month of August is Romance Awareness Month; and August 25 is National Kiss and Make Up Day. What’s up with all this romance in August? These...
by Kim Olver | Aug 4, 2021 | children, Relationships
August is National Family Fun Month. It acts as a great reminder to enjoy some time with your kiddos before they return to school. Don’t have kids? It’s still a great time to create and plan fun with extended family members, whether it’s with your birth family,...
by Kim Olver | Jul 21, 2021 | Abuse, children, Relationships
National Be Someone Day is designed to remind adults to be someone special in the life of a child. As a counselor, I am constantly reminded of the fact that almost everyone on the planet is recovering from or currently enduring some sort of trauma, a lot of that...
by Kim Olver | Jul 14, 2021 | Relationships, Self-growth
July is Social Wellness Month—a reminder that relationships are key to a healthy lifestyle. Humans have a need for connection; some of us have a stronger need than others. If you are someone with a lower need for connection, you might be satisfied with a beloved pet...
by Kim Olver | Jul 7, 2021 | mental freedom, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Development
July 7 is Global Forgiveness Day. It was created in 1994 by the Christian Embassy of Christ’s Ambassadors, but forgiveness applies to all people regardless of religion. It is a day to inspire the act and receiving of forgiveness. If you are seeking spiritual or...
