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Help Your Kids Adjust to a Return to School After the Pandemic
This blog is by CoffeeWithJR guest blogger, Lisa Walker. The coronavirus has been hard on kids and parents across the country. Eventually, all schools will reopen, and families can finally anticipate some kind of return to “normal life.” While each state is handling...
TRAUMA SERIES: Airport Trauma, Then and Now
As a seasoned traveler, I’ve developed a sense of familiarity with multiple airports around the country like Denver International Airport, Santa Ana/Orange County, O’Hare, Newark, Atlanta, the National Airport in DC, Baltimore, and Southwest’s Love Field in Dallas....
You Had One Job
What happened on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the National Capitol, I am going to simply label as a terrorist attack, treason, and a failed attempted sedition and coup. I am glad there are more articles and people voicing and writing about the real and tragic reality...
Happy New Year!
From the bottom of my heart, I would like to take this time to thank all of my readers, clients, and business partners. I am grateful for each and every one of you! Your supports and belief in my efforts to normalize mental health conversations and in my...
Year-End Reflection 2020
Photo by Rachel Audette “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” - Robert F. Kennedy At the beginning of 2020 when I was laying out my business plan, I had only projected giving two virtual webinars max. Out of my wildest imagination, I had...
Tips for Self-Care While Embracing Pandemic-Related Changes
This blog is written by Lisa Walker, a guest blogger of CoffeeWithJR. Most of us naturally resist change, especially when it’s forced upon us rather than being a choice. COVID-19 pandemic is a perfect example. Few of us would choose to wear face masks or isolate...
A Film About My Immigrant Past and Mental Health
I am excited to announce that after six months of delay, Coffee Talking Out of Mental Coffins, a short documentary film about mental health and an immigration journey, is finally out. Coffee Talking Out of Mental Coffins premiered online at the 2020 Los Angeles Asian...
Battles of Depressions
In celebration of 2020’s Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct 4 – Oct 10), I am dedicating this month’s newsletter and blog to bringing awareness about depression, one of the most common mental health challenges. Specifically, I want to talk about the intersection...
Summer Adventure: Ice and Island Lakes
“If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.” -Seth Godin I hiked the Iceland and Island Lakes Trail in mid-August. This is one of the most beautiful hikes that I have ever done in Colorado. It’s about 8 miles total round trip with 3,000 ft. elevation gain...
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