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Author Archives: Mona
So much murder, so much racism, it’s hard to find hope today
Sometimes white is beige And black is light brown Sometimes truth is on hold Sometimes adult is child And silence is louder Sometimes young is too old Sometimes stop is run And questions are curses Sometimes badges are gold Sometimes … Continue reading
Covid-19 and Stress
A resource for stress management.
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You Are Never Alone
Attached below is a resource I have put together called You Are Never Alone. It is for anyone who is feeling challenged by the current Covid-19 situation and is experiencing feelings of isolation, loneliness, abandonment, anger, depression, loss of meaning … Continue reading
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Avoiding burnout
If you are caring for others, if you have recently lost someone … there is great wisdom in this quote.
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Blessing
Beannacht – A Poem by John O’Donohe Beannacht” is the Gaelic word for “blessing.” A “currach” is a large boat used on the west coast of Ireland.
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Life is Loss; Life is Gain
I wrote the following post in 2011 about the diagnosis of diabetes. But I feel it has a message for today, and not just because we are all struggling with maintaining healthy eating habits. The era of Covid-19 has brought … Continue reading
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Covid-19, Stress, and PTSD
Who could have known that the last posting in January would be so relevant. I have attached below an updated version with some more current resources. I have taken a break from my work as a hospital Chaplain, with much … Continue reading
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Resources to deal with Stress over the Holidays
As a chaplain I am constantly looking for, creating, and editing resources for staff, and patients and their families. I created a Holiday Blues resource for the Christmas/New Year Holiday season, and then I adapted it to be a more … Continue reading
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