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From pets to ‘recess’: High school stress relief

January 31, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. The four-legged member of the counseling team at the high school in suburban Chicago waits patiently, as a crush of students fills the hallways. Her tail wags with the first pat on the head, then another and another. Continue Reading

Stress and seniors

January 15, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

For many seniors, the “golden years” can be incredibly stressful.
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Mitchell native helps breathe away stress

October 19, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Deep breathing encouraged for better health, stamina, stress relief. Continue Reading

Drought-related stress not surfacing in SD – yet

September 14, 2012 in The Daily Republic

YANKTON (AP) A psychologist in a part of South Dakota that is in exceptional drought says his organization has not yet seen an increase in mental health cases.
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MINDFULNESS: Technique improves calmness, clarity and concentration

July 9, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

With regular practice, a person can gain self-control and objectivity, reduce stress levels, improve concentration and mental clarity and develop a mental fitness that leads to increased productivity. Other benefits include the ability to relate to others and one’s self with kindness, acceptance and compassion. Continue Reading

Troubled teens benefit from mindfulness

July 9, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Mindfulness is proving to be an effective tool for adolescents who have been abused, neglected or living in stressful conditions, according to leaders of a project at the Neuropsychiatric Research Institute in Fargo. Continue Reading

High temps, humidity bring livestock stress

July 2, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Record-setting heat and high humidity will make it virtually unbearable to spend any length of time outdoors over the next several days, and while humans can relax in air-conditioned comfort indoors, the region’s livestock herds don’t have that luxury. Continue Reading

Lembke resigns from state Board of Higher Education

April 17, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK (AP) A member of North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education said Tuesday he had resigned because he had become weary of what he called a stressful, full-time job. Continue Reading

U.S. Army: Some diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder treated, returned to war

March 23, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

It is still not known if the soldier accused of killing 17 Afghans was ever diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder but even if he had been, that alone would not have prevented him from being sent back to war.
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You should love what you do

December 30, 2011 in West Central Tribune

Have you found your true calling in life? How did you know when you found it? Was there a moment that sticks out, or was it a process?
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