BlogConjunction Dysfunction   “Conjunction junction,what’s your function? Hooking up words and phrases and clauses." -Schoolhouse Rock Do you remember Schoolhouse Rock? It was so awesome! It came on Saturday morning cartoons in the 70’s and 80’s as an educational...

BlogCompassion Fatigue   Have you ever experienced compassion fatigue? Not sure? It might sound something like this: “If I have to hear her complain one more time about that situation, I am going to scream! I am at the point where I just don’t care anymore. I...

BlogHow to Establish Boundaries at WorkBoundaries are something you may not realize you need to have for self-care until you realize you don't have them. This is true in our personal lives as well as professional. When it comes to work, boundaries are absolutely...

BlogNew Year's Revolution   Revolution (Noun): A sudden, complete or marked change in something Did you say you want a revolution? The Beatles did! We're 10 days into a brand new year. This is the time of year where people are asked about their new year's...

BlogA FLY S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS   Ever used a fly swatter? It is so satisfying! Until you miss. Then…not so much. Whoosh! Bam! Whoosh! Nothing but air passing through mesh squares. Nothing but smacking inanimate objects. Nothing but mission failure. But, when you...

BlogThe Science of Gratitude   As we approach Thanksgiving this week, let's give thanks to all the turkeys who bravely give their lives so that we can have a tryptophan-sponsored nap (or several)!  **This just in: Apparently, turkey’s are NOT grateful for...

BlogWhy the Five Whys? When I was a kid, my favorite question to ask was ‘why’. Why? I don’t know why. See what I did there? *Crickets* (Note to self: stop using that joke).  Seriously though, as peer recovery specialists, we are engaged in a noble mission: support...