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Self-Compassion vs. Self-Esteem: Why Kindness Toward Yourself Matters Most

Self-Compassion vs. Self-Esteem: Why Kindness Toward Yourself Matters Most

by Hannah Packer | Oct 7, 2025 | Mental Health, Self-Care

Why We Struggle to Be Kind to Ourselves If you’ve ever told yourself “I should know better” or “I’m so stupid” you’re not alone. Many of us speak to ourselves in ways we’d never dream of speaking to a friend. For decades, psychology has emphasized the importance of...
Breaking the Silence: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support for First Responders

Breaking the Silence: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support for First Responders

by Hannah Packer | Sep 30, 2025 | Mental Health, Trauma - PTSD, Work & Employment

Carrying the Weight No One Sees When the shift ends and the uniform comes off, the weight of what you’ve seen doesn’t just disappear. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, military personnel, and other frontline workers face experiences most people can’t...
Finding Meaning at Work: How to Align Your Career with Your Personal Values

Finding Meaning at Work: How to Align Your Career with Your Personal Values

by Hannah Packer | Sep 25, 2025 | Growth & Development, Work & Employment

“I Want My Work to Matter”: Aligning Career Choices with What You Truly Value Whether you’re choosing your first job, making a midlife career pivot, or quietly questioning your path during a lunch break—many of us ask ourselves: “Is this really what I want...
What to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts

What to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts

by Hannah Packer | Sep 12, 2025 | Crisis, Depression, Mental Health

Why Our Words Matter  When someone you care about shares that they’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, it can feel overwhelming. Many people freeze, afraid of saying the “wrong thing.” Others rush in with solutions, wanting to fix the pain quickly. The truth is that...

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