Relationships
You may have heard of the term “Stranger Danger” at some point in your life. We may think of specific scenarios relating to that term where we’re taught as children not to follow a random person when they ask to you to come with them. We may know not to go into a random person’s […]
Intro: As we enter different stages of our lives, we encounter new experiences with a variety of people. Some of these encounters may lead into romantic relationships, which can be a confusing experience to navigate around at any stage of the lifespan. It is important to understand the parts of a healthy relationship in order […]
What is toxic positivity? First, let’s dissect this confusing topic. Have you ever come to someone with a really difficult feeling or story and their first response was, “But you have it so great!” or “Just look at the bright side!” You were experiencing toxic positivity, and I’m sure it didn’t feel super good. Toxic […]
¿Qué es la salud sexual y por qué es importante tener conservaciones sobre la educación sexual? Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), la salud sexual es el estado de bienestar fí-sico, emocional, mental y social en relación con la sexualidad. Esto incluye experiencias sexuales segu-ras, relaciones positivas, consensuadas y respetuosas y también está […]
Before Covid-19, we were constantly in a social environment. Whether at school or work, we spent most of our day surrounded by certain people. Now, not only are we social distancing, but the majority of states have issued a “stay-at-home” order. It’s a difficult adjustment that we unfortunately have no control over. However, we can […]
According to Dictionary.com, a mentor is: a wise and trusted counselor or teacher and/or an influential senior sponsor or supporter. Both definitions I agree with, but through my own personal growth and journey through life, I know there is so much more to mentorship. I have lived in Reno, Nevada my entire life. Both of […]
You walk into a brand new classroom. It’s your first day of school and like always, you’re a little nervous but mostly excited. As you look around you realize nobody you know is in your class. A wave of loneliness comes over you. Am I going to fit in? Will I make new friends? Am […]
Friendship is a huge part of our lives, yet it can present some difficult and confusing challenges. The relationships that we build with the people around us can have an overwhelming impact both on the future and also who we are as a person. There are friendships that can be positive and impact you in […]
Have you ever thought you reached rock bottom? Maybe you didn’t think you were going to be happy again? Or maybe you have been knocked down so many times and didn’t think there was any way you were going to get through this? Maybe you have been told that you weren’t good enough? Most people […]
Picture this: You’re falling behind in school and it’s become difficult to pass your classes. You don’t want to go to volleyball practice or do your homework. Sometimes you don’t even want to see your best friend. When you do feel better and decide to participate, your parents suggest your lack of effort is purposeful […]