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Some reactions are normal and others indicate trouble ahead. If you or someone in your family find prolonged signs of the following behaviors, it may be time to seek assistance. Unexplained crying or sadness Suicide threats, either direct or…
An overhead view of a person's hands tying a red ribbon on a gift wrapped in brown paper. The gift rests on a white wooden surface surrounded by other wrapped presents, fir branches, red ornaments, spools of twine, and a small pair of scissors.
Welcome to the 2022-2023 Holiday Season! As we transition out of the Pandemic phase of COVID and into the holidays, many of us are starting to experience a whirlwind of dizzying, yet welcomed, demands—social obligations, running errands while battl…
Two female friends enjoy a conversation at an outdoor cafe table. One woman, wearing a black hijab and holding a smartphone, smiles warmly at her friend, who is holding a coffee cup.
Issues surrounding COVID-19, like mask requirements and vaccinations, have led to a rise in confrontations, from front-line workers with customers, to arguments with friends, family, and neighbors.   A conflict is a…
A close-up shot of two people's hands clasped together on a wooden table. One person's hands gently cover the other's in a comforting gesture of empathy and support.
Dear friends and community partners, We are truly saddened by the tragic events that took place on Monday afternoon in Olde Town Arvada. While we have grieved the tragedies that have occurred nearby over the past few months, this one hits especi…
A mother and her young daughter, both wearing white robes and with towels wrapped around their hair, playfully hold cucumber slices over their eyes. They are sitting together on a couch, smiling, enjoying a spa day.
Self-care has become a bit of a buzzword recently with big movements in health and wellness taking over social media. Posts are often associated with skincare routines, face masks, and fresh manicures. While taking care of yourself is always a…
A view looking down the center aisle from the back of a full passenger airplane. Passengers are visible in their seats, and bright sunlight is streaming into the cabin from the front.
Whether you’re traveling near or far, by plane or car, when embarking on a trip you usually have hopes of getting to your travel destination on time and without any issues. However, the reality is usually very different. Traveling can be really str…
A young child in a red holiday sweater and white knit hat smiles joyfully while ice skating on an outdoor rink. Two smiling women skate behind, all enjoying a festive night surrounded by glowing holiday lights.
Shifting the focus to ourselves during this time of year can help build inner strength when things externally feel out of your control. Here are a few tips on how to focus on your self-care as we approach the New Year. Set realistic expectations…
A vibrant, panoramic landscape of a mountain range in autumn. In the background, tall, snow-capped peaks rise against a blue sky. The rolling hills in the foreground are covered in a dense forest displaying a mix of brilliant yellow, orange, red, and green fall colors.
We’ve all been under stress, and we may think – way too much of it! With the holidays approaching, sometimes stress can take over as our major emotion. Do you find yourself thinking “It’s all just too hectic!” Or “I’m stressed…I need a break!”…
Seen from behind, a woman with a blonde ponytail leans back in her office chair and clasps her hands behind her head, taking a relaxing stretch at her desk.
It often hits as the mid-afternoon slump. More yawns, more thoughts of nap time, or just the desk blahs. It prompts lots of people to hustle for the double-C pick-up: Caffeine and Candy. Despite the fact it’s not too healthy, it also doesn’t las…
From an overhead perspective, a person relaxes in bed under a cozy, star-patterned blanket. They hold a mug of tea in one hand while writing in a spiral notebook, with a tablet computer also resting on their lap.
Throughout the holiday season, gratitude often surfaces as a topic of conversation. But how can it help improve our lives? And if we don’t currently have a practice of gratitude, how do we start? An overwhelming amount of people (42%, according…

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