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Conquering Parental Fears and Anxieties with Everyday Strategies
By Gwen Payne Balancing work and family responsibilities often creates intense pressure, leaving parents feeling overwhelmed. This stress can permeate the household, influencing children’s emotional health in subtle but impactful ways. Identifying the signs of parental anxiety and addressing its root causes helps maintain a healthier family dynamic. Simple, consistent coping strategies can ease tension […]
Jan 21, 20253 min read


Thriving in Your Golden Years: A Guide to a Healthy and Independent Lifestyle
Article Written by Gwen Payne Aging gracefully involves more than just maintaining physical health; it encompasses a holistic approach to living that includes mental well-being, financial stability, and a supportive environment. As we enter our later years, the choices we make can significantly impact our quality of life. This guide offers practical strategies to help […]
Nov 30, 20243 min read
Utilize These Holistic Strategies for Anxiety Relief
Article Written by Elena Stewart In an era where stress and anxiety are prevalent, finding effective ways to manage mental health is crucial. Holistic strategies offer a comprehensive approach to enhancing emotional well-being, integrating practices that nurture both mind and body. From mindfulness meditation to the calming effects of chamomile tea, these methods provide a […]
Nov 22, 20244 min read
The Power of Resilience: How Overcoming Challenges Sparks Transformation
By Elena Stewart The Power of Resilience: How Overcoming Challenges Sparks Transformation Facing challenges is an inevitable part of life, but how you respond to them can significantly influence your personal growth and transformation. By embracing these obstacles, you can unlock new levels of resilience, adaptability, and self-awareness, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and […]
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Learn The Art of Spotting and Soothing Everyday Stress
Authored by Elena Stewart Learn The Art of Spotting and Soothing Everyday Stress In today’s fast-paced world, stress is a widespread issue affecting mental and emotional well-being. Grasping the underlying causes and managing its effects is crucial for maintaining health. Courtesy of The Parkey Group, this guide provides some valuable insights and methods for coping […]
Aug 8, 20243 min read
Simple Tips to Navigate 5 Major Life Changes
Authored by Elena Stewart As humans, change is inevitable. In fact, most people experience major to minor life changes about every 12 to 18 months. Massive changes (or lifequakes), on the other hand, occur about three to five times per lifetime. Some of these changes are welcomed, chosen, or expected. Others are unwelcomed, imposed, or […]
Apr 17, 20235 min read
How to Run a Business With Your Significant Other as a Partner
If you and your significant other work well together and come up with a dynamic business idea, you may decide to launch your own company as partners. This can be a great bonding experience, but it also comes with some unique challenges. If you decide to run a business with your significant other as a […]
Sep 16, 20223 min read
Getting a New Home When Your Child Is on the Autism Spectrum
By, Elena Stewart No matter your reasons for moving, leaving your home for another can always be overwhelming. There are so many things you must think about and keep organized, as well as the potential for countless roadblocks. When your child has autism, you may have even more factors to consider as you plan and […]
Aug 9, 20223 min read
What is ERP Therapy?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) refers to a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that cause an individual to perform repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These thought patterns and behaviors significantly impact a person’s daily activities and quality of life. What is Exposure and Response Prevention? Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) […]
Jan 18, 20222 min read
What is wrong with people?
By Rebecca Parkey I have been sick with COVID for the past week and so I’ve been watching different shows while stuck at home. Honestly, I love documentaries, and one of the documentaries that I have been watching was called Audrie & Daisy. It is on Netflix and it came out in 2016. Maybe I […]
Jan 7, 20222 min read
5 Ways Your Family Can Avoid Stress During COVID
Article Written and Submitted by: Gwen Payne If your family has been spending more time at home due to COVID-19, you may feel like the end of this pandemic can’t come soon enough. Tensions can easily boil over when you are spending so much time together, so you should first practice some compassion with your […]
Sep 16, 20213 min read
Suicide Risk and Increased Mental Health Disparities Among Physicians, How Can We Help?
We have been hearing stories recently about physicians and increased suicide rates due to COVID-19 and treating patients. What we don’t realize is that this is not new. Physicians have increased barriers to care, their needs are poorly understood by the community, their stress and depression are taught to be put aside, and they are […]
Nov 23, 20203 min read
How COVID-19 and the Holidays can exacerbate mental health symptoms
As I sit at my home office, with my daughter upstairs doing school work on her school issued I-Pad, I contemplate what has happened these last few weeks. We are both home right now because we both have contracted COVID. My husband is away from us for his safety because thankfully he has not. We […]
Nov 18, 20204 min read
Health and Wellness
David Vaughan is a Personal Trainer who discusses how physical health and mental health are tied together with Becky Parkey, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Oct 22, 20201 min read
Bridging The Divide
Bridging The Divide Many different groups met on KTNV Channel 13 to discuss Racial Disparities in the Public Healthcare system. Rebecca Parkey, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist discussed topics such as listening to the experiences of others and the hurt and pain it causes when we as a people are dismissive of discrimination. Many of […]
Oct 22, 20201 min read
Why do we have such a hard time connecting with each other?!
This weekend, I was talking with my daughter, who is in middle school. She had a friend over this weekend, and I noticed a pattern arise that I often notice when I listen to her conversations. Both of them were discussing their favorite books they like to read and they both had to be “right.” […]
Oct 12, 20203 min read
How has COVID-19 Affected Mental Health in America
My family and I recently moved to Nevada. We chose to move prior to the realization that COVID-19 would become what it is today. We were excited. We moved for opportunity, better schooling for our daughter, and a look ahead at the future. Many family members live here, or close for my husband and I. […]
Sep 30, 20206 min read
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