We often do not recognize our strengths because we take them for granted. Instead we tend to focus on those abilities others have and wish we had them. Strengths develop out of adversity. You have strengths. Click to learn more!

Your self-talk or internal dialogue provides a steady stream of linguistically structured thought that can help you define, evaluate, and derive meaning from your life and reality. A vital component of this internal dialogue is affirmation, or declarative statements of what you believe or hold to be true. Click to learn more!

In difficult times, hope can be a source of healing and resilience. Hope is also a cornerstone of the RCCS. Click to learn more!

In our over-stressed world, many health care providers, social workers, and caregivers are suffering from slow yet painful burnout. To help, we found a couple of ways you can support yourself during this stressful time. Click to learn more!

Staying informed without alarming yourself is not just important for you, but for everyone. There are ways we can stay informed while preserving our mental health. Click to learn more!

Getting enough sleep is a great way to improve your self-care. When your body and mind have gotten the sleep that they need, you are better able to face the day and overcome any challenges that come your way. Click to learn more!

Not all fats are bad. Foods with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are important for your brain and heart. Click to learn more!

A healthy eating plan includes a variety of foods you may not have considered. If “healthy eating” makes you think about the foods you can’t have, try refocusing on all the new foods you can eat. Click to learn more!

Using more fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains, lean meats, nuts, and beans, is a safe and healthy way to lose or maintain weight. Click to learn more!

Including fiber in your diet is good for your health in lots of ways. Click to learn more!

Tense and release is a self-guided practice that you can use to control stress and anxiety. Click to learn more!

Many people turn to gardening as a form of self-care. There is just something about getting your hands in the dirt, growing and caring for plants, and maybe even putting food on your table. Click to learn more!

Most of us are experiencing an increase in stress, anxiety, and other difficult feelings during this time. To help cope with this new stress, here a list of recovery-related that can be accessed online. Click to learn more!

Unique times call for unique affirmations. We wanted to share some affirmations that might resonate with you. Click to learn more!

If you are sheltering-in-place or otherwise quarantined at home, keep in mind that this pandemic is a crisis and it is important to remember to be kind to yourself. Click to learn more!

Whether you are caring for your children, a dependent adult, foster kids, or others in your family and community, you might benefit from some extra support. Click to learn more!

The Kite of Life is a practice that is based in narrative therapy. It is an opportunity to connect with a sense of hope and joy even during very difficult times. Click to learn more!