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Do your friends tell you you need a therapist?
Feeling better, motivation, Quality of life, stress Sherry Shockey-Pope Feeling better, motivation, Quality of life, stress Sherry Shockey-Pope

Do your friends tell you you need a therapist?

Nora discusses the struggles and emotions that come along with being visually impaired and wants others to know they aren't alone. It is important to face these challenges and she helps clients combat them by using tools and different coping skills to fight them once and for all. Nora advocates for those struggling and provides a therapeutic safe space with no judgment to help clients live their best lives.

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The Meaning of Life: Less Intimidating Than It Sounds
Feeling better, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope Feeling better, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope

The Meaning of Life: Less Intimidating Than It Sounds

Ultimately, we can’t prevent all bad things from happening to us, and we can’t avoid pain and loss forever. But experiencing terrible things feels… well, terrible. So, if part of the human experience is accepting the reality of pain and loss, what’s an ordinary human to do about it? How can we find a sense of purpose or meaning in the midst of a pandemic, war, political unrest, chronic illness, or anything else we might face in life?

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Gratitude: How To Find It And How To Use It
Feeling better, motivation, Mindfulness Sherry Shockey-Pope Feeling better, motivation, Mindfulness Sherry Shockey-Pope

Gratitude: How To Find It And How To Use It

Whether your difficulties preceded or were brought on by or during the pandemic—from health, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, and financial problems, to work-related, family, and relationship issues—you are NOT alone! The important thing to remember, no matter which difficulties resonate, is that we are here for you and can help. Finding gratitude in your every day can also help.

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Evolving and Having Hope for the New Year
COVID-19, Feeling better, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope COVID-19, Feeling better, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope

Evolving and Having Hope for the New Year

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyone’s sense of stability, structure, and sense of control, yet again. This long-drawn-out time of uncertainty, combined with the social distancing that keeps us away from family, friends, and normal activities, has taken a significant toll on us physically, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically. However, there is hope for the New Year, and this blog can help you nurture it.

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Creating My Best Self in 2022
Feeling better, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope Feeling better, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope

Creating My Best Self in 2022

Changes are more likely to become part of your routine when you are motivated and are consistent. Strike while the iron’s hot and set yourself up for success as soon as you have made the decision to do so. Even if you have a setback or two, picking yourself up and dusting off will allow you to reset and make any day a new beginning. My challenge to you is not to wait for a New Year’s Day or any other arbitrary day to begin making a positive change in your life.

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Traditions Are Everywhere, Make Self-Care One Of Yours!
COVID-19, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope COVID-19, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope

Traditions Are Everywhere, Make Self-Care One Of Yours!

What is important in any culture, I think, is taking care of ourselves in difficult times. Partially this might be accomplished by having your family and/or friends around you for support. But selfcare also consists in making sure we eat, get sleep, regular medical care and hopefully are able to go outside in the fresh air. Let's work on creating the tradition of self-care.

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The three levels of Monitoring Your Children

The three levels of Monitoring Your Children

Supervision does not take laser-focused intensity: nor does it take exhausting yourself with keeping them entertained. It calls for three levels of monitoring. Each of these levels is necessary; for them AND for you. In order for you to not drive each other “crazy”. Plus the child receives the full benefit of autonomy and parental interaction!

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