May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Participating in Mental Health Awareness Month

By this point in the month, you have most likely seen and heard that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. Some acknowledge this month by working to decrease the stigma associated with mental illness, others reflect on routines to consider adjustments and updates to better support mental health, others share about mental health resources such as 9-8-8. There are many ways to engage.

May is a month of new.

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A Personal Note

I've been fortunate to do some traveling this month. I spent a weekend on the shores Lake Huron, and another on the shores Lake Michigan.

This photo is from a sunrise, around 6am. I got up very early (for vacation) both days to see the sun rise and pre sunrise.

There was something magical about waiting for the sun to peek over the horizon. Especially with the sky painted colors Crayola could never duplicate, and they were changing moment by moment!

Then the sun rose, right on schedule. I breathed in the moments of starting new, starting fresh and starting again.

What are the moments that overwhelm you with awe?

How could you position yourself to experience them?

COUPLES CORNER

6 Types of Rituals to

Maintain in Your Marriage

Is that quick goodbye kiss before you part ways in the morning really critical to the success of your marriage?

It might seem small and inconsequential, but in the context of relationship rituals, it can actually be quite meaningful. Much research has shown that rituals have an overwhelmingly positive effect on marriage. They create and nurture connection, shared meaning, and a sense of stability in your bond. They act as constant relational touch points that help you stay tethered to each other and your unique identity as a couple – in the midst of your busy lives.

Chances are, you already have many rituals in your marriage that formed naturally. While you might not have put much thought into creating them, a bit of intention and awareness doesn’t hurt when it comes to sustaining them over time. Here are 6 types of rituals to maintain (or create) in your marriage:

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This content is not intended to be a substitute for direct professional diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard your professional's advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this newsletter.

The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide.

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