“A soft, simple life is not worth living if it affects the fibers of the brain, heart and muscle. We have to dare to be great; and we have to recognize that greatness is the fruit of effort and sacrifice and high courage … For us, life is action, the strenuous fulfillment of duty; Let us live in the dishes…
It is heartbreaking to read the multitude of articles circulating about vulnerable people trapped with their abusers at home due to protection mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, experience reminds us of a worrying reality that is typical of these uncertain times: unfavorable labor market conditions are positively linked to domestic violence. Research conducted after the Great Depression in the…
We recently completed another round of the increasingly popular volunteer orientation course for Physiopedia. As part of the final task, the members were asked to write an original work to share with the profession. The contributions were of the highest quality. Below is the great work of Tolulope Adeniji . The worldwide prevalence rate of dementia patients is expected to…
"Mental health is as important as physical health." ~ Unknown Our main focus in this challenging time is rightly on our physical well-being. But we shouldn't forget our mental health, as these are stressful times for all of us. Are we getting sick? Will our loved ones die? Will we have enough food to support the family? How will we…
"Until you have loved an animal, part of your soul does not stay awake." ~ Anatole France Unconditional love. The thought of my cats envelops me with warmth when I think of them. Why? Because we are so connected. It is an ethereal thing. Beyond Words. Beyond reality. Beyond rationality. When I hold them, I feel so spiritually connected. They…
It is impossible to deny the extraordinary social impact of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-Cov-2). We are all bombarded daily with news and information related to the pandemic. Because this virus attracts media attention, it can be difficult for individuals to distinguish between misinformation and accurate information about the disease. We are not…
This award recognizes doctoral students with exceptional insight and understanding of the school advisory profession and the work of professional school advisors who interact with elementary, middle or high school students. Winner: Rebecca Alexandra Smith Rebecca Alexandra Smith is currently pursuing her Master of Science in counseling training specializing in school counseling and clinical psychological counseling at East Carolina University.…
"If you go through hell, keep going." ~ Winston Churchill A few weeks ago, the Greek government announced that our quarantine should continue "well beyond April 6," the original date for which it was scheduled. We knew this would come, but it was still difficult to hear. And at that moment my memories came back as a long distance runner.…
In an increasingly mobile society, it is not uncommon for professionals to move in many areas for professional or personal reasons. For those in occupations such as human resources, information technology, publications and numerous other areas, moving to another area usually only requires a new employer. In fact, many professionals don't even have to look for a new office because…
“Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction. "~ Rumi "I know I should forgive, but I can't." I squirmed in my seat when I said this to my teacher. I said this immediately after explaining everything I had experienced during our meditation practice. In meditation I had a vivid memory of the constant verbal and emotional abuse I…