Rockwall, TX (April 1, 2024) – The experience of stress is universal, no one escapes. Therefore, developing a healthy response to stress is a skill that will serve you well throughout your life. Some stressors are within your realm of control and can be prevented. Other stressors are unavoidable but can be alleviated by practicing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2023) Not sure yet if this lil’ column o’ mine has enough regular readers yet to recognize that I have been MIA for a few weeks. Weeks of illness coupled with mounds of work and community commitments waiting for me in between those bouts of sickness made for a very fatigued […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2022) Attend a dinner or an outing with me this month and you will most assuredly be asked this question, “What makes the holidays the holidays for you?” The anthropologist in me wants to know all about the traditions people hold dear, especially when they are people who are different from […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 4, 2021) Holidays can often create discomfort for the person with dementia. Crowded homes and lots of noise can be unsettling and, in turn, create stress for the caregiver. So how do you better manage this holiday season for yourself and the person with dementia? Join North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection from noon […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 3, 2020 – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County offers a range of information and educational materials of tips and tools for family caregivers, information on agencies and organizations that provide caregiver support. Contacting MOWSS is the first step towards seeking support and maintaining a healthy balance between the […]
As a result of the current state of emergency, the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) has developed a dedicated COVID-19 mental health support line available to their system of care to provide trauma informed support and psychological first aid to those experiencing stress and anxiety during this time of crisis. This service will operate […]
Featuring Pilates in the Park (FATE, TX – Oct. 24, 2019) Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, in partnership with the City of Fate, will host a free Stress Management Luncheon designed to prepare you for the holiday season. The event will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at Fate City Hall, located at 1900 CD […]
ROCKWALL (December 16, 2013) Expectations greet us at every turn of the holiday season. But they don’t always say Merry Christmas. Some people trim the tree after Thanksgiving dinner. They might also finish their holiday shopping by end-of-day Black Friday. A few folks will excel them all by getting their family-photo Christmas cards mailed the first […]
(December 6, 2012) Lights, camera, action! The Christmas holidays beckon us to perform. We’ll host get-togethers for friends or family. We’ll decorate, shop, wrap, bake, and send out greeting cards with our family photo—the one that shows us looking relaxed. The Christmas season has a way of strapping us into the back seat and taking […]
(November 13, 2012) The decorations are going up and excitement is in the air. Gifts are being bought and parties are being planned. With all the fun and excitement comes a good bit of stress. Schedules get busy. The kids have programs at school. You need to work a few extra hours before you can […]