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Coping Skills and Resources - Here are a few of my favorite things
Here are a few of my favorite things: Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown...
Melanie Sivley
Jan 12, 20233 min read
Coping with Holiday Expectation Stress
Some tips on how to cope with holiday expectation stress
Melanie Sivley
Dec 2, 20223 min read
Survivor of Suicide Day
November 19 marks International Survivors of Suicide Day, a day for those who have lost a loved one to suicide to remember and come together
Melanie Sivley
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Kate Maurer, LCPC, on Therapy Thursdays!
Kate Maurer, LCPC joined Marcus Alexander on his Therapy Thursday's episode! The topic was climate and mental health, check out the link...
Melanie Sivley
Nov 6, 20221 min read
Kate Maurer, LCPC, featured in Daily Illini article!
Kate Maurer, LCPC, recently was interviewed by UIUC about her stance on climate awareness. We at Bodhi, are so proud to share this...
Melanie Sivley
Oct 20, 20221 min read
A Conversation About Coping: With Hallie Pearson
As a recent college grad from Northwestern University, coping tips were never something I knew I needed before. I was a college athlete...
Melanie Sivley
Oct 20, 20227 min read
Survival Tips for Winter Blues
The chilly weather has really set in, and the days of seeing the sun are scarce. A lot of times the weather has a lot of power to impact...
Melanie Sivley
Oct 14, 20223 min read
Five Quality-of-Life Tips for Those Going Back to School
Congratulations to students on starting a new school year! School is a place of growth, socializing, and knowledge. It can also be a...
Melanie Sivley
Sep 20, 20224 min read
What is Complex Trauma?
Complex trauma, also called developmental trauma, refers to the experience of multiple traumatic or adverse events throughout a person’s...
Melanie Sivley
Sep 7, 20222 min read
Welcome Back, Students
Summer is coming to an end, and it’s time to start moving back towards school. This can be such an exciting time but can also be a...
Melanie Sivley
Aug 10, 20222 min read
Embrace that Body of Yours this Summer
The sun is shining, skies are blue, it’s hot out, and the UV is finally consistently over 5. Months flew by and it’s finally bathing suit se
Melanie Sivley
Jun 1, 20225 min read
We're More Than Just Athletes: NCAA's Mental Health Crisis
My heart aches. Aches for the athletes who are no longer with us. Aches for the families who lost their child. Aches for the friends who...
Melanie Sivley
May 10, 20224 min read
Dear teachers and healthcare professionals,
Many of us never imagined a pandemic would occur within our lifetime. While it has been exceptionally hard, we want to take a moment to...
Melanie Sivley
Mar 8, 20222 min read
10 Things To Do for Your Mental Health While You Have COVID
COVID-19 has been a part of our lives for over 2 years now. I’m sure many of you have had COVID or have been impacted by it in some way....
Melanie Sivley
Feb 24, 20223 min read
College Athletics and Mental Health Have a Lot in Common
College athletes are always told to be strong, but struggling with mental health isn't a sign of weakness. Let's reduce the stigma together.
Melanie Sivley
Feb 11, 20224 min read
Anything Worth Doing is Worth Doing Poorly
Decrease anxiety & depression. Increase self-confidence.
Melanie Sivley
Jan 21, 20223 min read
Surviving the Holidays: Expectations versus Reality
Surviving the Holidays: Expectations versus Reality
Melanie Sivley
Nov 29, 20214 min read
Food Around the Holidays
Between coordinating travel, navigating tough familial relationships, missing loved ones, and juggling the preparation, it’s not hard to see
Melanie Sivley
Nov 22, 20213 min read
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