Ed4Career Blog | Category: Behavioral Health

Ten Tips to Prevent Holiday Stress and Depression

By Kris Powers | December 13th 2016

Man sitting in front of Christmas tree

With the frenzied pace of the holiday season (activities, guests, shopping, parties, baking, etc.) it’s no wonder that stress and depression can seem an inevitable part of the festivities. However, with a little planning, there may be a way for you to enjoy your holiday time a little bit more!


Developing an Attitude of Gratitude

By Kris Powers | November 22nd 2016

Thank you!

Did you know that expressing gratitude can improve the quality of your health and even add years to your life expectancy?


Happiness Happens

By Kris Powers | August 2nd 2016

Female holding smiley face sign up

I recently came across a listing of holidays and observances for the month of August. Hidden between National Catfish Month and Rye Bread Month, I spied Annual Happiness Happens Month.


National Night Out

By Kris Powers | July 26th 2016

Image of police car

National Night Out (NNO) is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community relationships and strives to build neighborhood fellowship.



PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, affects many Americans who have lived through highly stressful situations but are looking to recover and get back to the things they’ve always loved to do. The traumatic event can be anything from being involved in an accident to serving in military combat, but no matter the experience, the effects are often similar in sufferers.

Still, everyone is affected differently, and therefore there is no one treatment that will work for every case. Some PTSD victims find it best to limit their social interactions, some choose to work with other survivors of traumatic events, and others are fine with working outside of the home but need a quiet environment.


A Call for Moderation

By Kris Powers | April 26th 2016

Three young men and women sitting on park bench looking at their phones

The evolution of smart phones has made information and learning available to us on our time, at our convenience. But it’s time for moderation.


April is Autism Awareness Month

By Guest Blogger | March 31st 2016

Young child in a field with arms oustretched in joy

Autism Awareness Month is a special opportunity to educate the public about issues within the autism community and to highlight the growing need for awareness about autism and autism spectrum disorders.



Pieces of a puzzle

The NASW reports that Social Workers confront some of the most challenging issues facing individuals, families, communities and society. Those in this profession work hard to forge solutions to help people reach their full potential; thereby making our nation a better place to live.


Pick Three Wins for the Day

By Kris Powers | February 2nd 2016

By mapping out your daily goals, the steps and time necessary to attain them, you will be well on your way to feeling accomplished at the end of the day.


The Power of Just One Word

By Kris Powers | January 12th 2016

Pretty young girl on bicycle with arms oustretched with joy

One word can change our lives.