Grief and the Holidays

December 14, 2016 Grief doesn’t take a holiday. In fact, the holidays are poignant reminders of our loss and loneliness. As Christmas approaches, our first instinct is to retreat or…

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Don’t Scrooge Yourself

December 3, 2016 Some practical thoughts from Sr. Barbara Kennedy, LPC, therapist and co-founder of NCC: Last year I was invited to speak on holiday stress at two different gatherings.…

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Not Just a Dinner Blessing

November 23, 2016 This is not your ordinary “Let’s be grateful - it’s thanksgiving time” blog. It’s about gratitude but not the kind that says, “Once a year we should…

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Back to Balance-Mental Health Tip

March 31, 2016 Once upon a time, Rabbi was asked, “I break every New Year’s resolution I make.  What can I do about this?  The Rabbi answered, “ “Resolve to…

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