In October of last year, the US Surgeon General issued their Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being. The framework makes sense to me because I desire to see workplaces that thrive (go beyond well-being). To move toward a thriving workplace, organizations must apply the lens of well-being.… read more →
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Jan. 19, 2023
Taking a Lens of Well-being to Work
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Aug. 5, 2022
Wildlife and Wellness
I am so proud of one of my professional organizations, The Wildlife Society (TWS), for drawing awareness to the issue of wellness these past few years. My first exposure to the topic was at the Minnesota Chapter of TWS’s annual meeting in February 2019. In a session… read more →
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Nov. 25, 2020
Team Wellness in Times of Uncertainty: Part 3
Two questions came up during a recent Team Wellness workshop session. read more → -
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Nov. 9, 2020
Team Wellness in Times of Uncertainty: Part 2
Part 2 of my Team Wellness series focuses on the antidotes to burnout and COVID overwhelm. read more → -
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Nov. 2, 2020
Team Wellness in Times of Uncertainty: Part 1
Use this first of two posts as a way to talk to your team about wellness and how you want to be with each other during these times of change and challenge. read more → -
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Mar. 5, 2019
Cultivating Conversation
It’s only been within fairly recent history that women have a say in how the farm is being managed. This change is a good thing and requires a major adjustment in communication. read more → -
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Dec. 21, 2018
No real darkness in nature
I love when I can bring nature and its benefits into a conversation. As a budding Ecopsychologist, I’m finding it pretty easy to incorporate my love of the outdoors into every conversation, especially when it has to do with living well. In preparation for a Wellness Forum on Lightness… read more →