Sometimes, we don’t see eye to eye in romantic relationships. Disagreement about the inner workings of the relationship or personal views may cause conflict. We may believe that conflict resolution is only possible if both parties reach a unanimous agreement. However, in healthy relationships this is not the case. It’s possible to successfully navigate issues [...]
Pandemic, loss, social injustice, racial violence, uncertainty, natural disasters, deadly accidents, division. This describes the last two years for most of us. Whether we’ve lived it, or watched events unfold through ever-present phone screens, we’ve undoubtedly felt the emotional impact. For many of us, we’ve poured empathy out in excess. Maybe we supported our loved [...]
What is Anger? Anger is a sense of upset with someone or something we feel has wronged us. It can vary from minimal irritation to full blown rage. Anger can be triggered by outside forces, or internal thoughts. Like most emotions, anger expresses itself through mental and physical symptoms. We have evolved to experience anger [...]
The well-being of children is one of our core values. At UCA, we want to ensure all children have the resources they need to become healthy, caring humans. Supporting their basic needs and fostering emotional intelligence is one of our passions. That’s why we offer a selection of helpful, child-centric benefits for UCA members, like: [...]
Life is full of twists and turns. From the minute we’re born, we strive to meet milestones. Whether it’s learning to walk, drive a car, graduate college or get married, it’s always go, go, go. For the most part, we move through the early stages of our lives with vigor and excitement. However, looming over [...]
Worldwide, tobacco use kills 7 million people per year; it’s the number one cause of preventable death. There are many types of tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, vapes, chewing tobacco, etc.). In the US, cigarettes reign supreme, with the death toll to prove it. Approximately 500,000 people die from cigarette-induced health complications annually. That’s 1300 people [...]
When someone says, “Don’t just hear me, listen” they’re describing active listening (whether they know it or not). But, what’s the difference? Hearing is an automatic mechanical function. It allows us to perceive and identify sound. And while listening often involves hearing, it’s only half of it. Listening is our ability to process what’s being [...]
One in five people in the US lives with mental illness. That’s over 50 million of us! Chances are, we know someone who struggles with their mental health. Maybe we struggle with ours. No shame there. Our environment, genetics, and personal history may contribute to this experience. Mental issues range from mild to so impairing [...]
Self esteem tends to rise as we approach middle age, and peaks at 60. Higher self-esteem is related to better health outcomes, less criminality, lower occurrences of depression, and increased lifetime success. However, this doesn’t hold true for everyone. Regardless of age, some of us experience low self-esteem, which negatively impacts our lives. While societal [...]
Goals. They’re inspiring, frustrating and sometimes go unfulfilled. Most of us likely have many goals, some of which change over time. They’re extremely useful, as they help give our lives direction. Goals help us prioritize long-term gain over short-term reward, motivate us, and keep us accountable. But sometimes it’s difficult to narrow down our goals [...]