Self-care for Parents

As parents, we love our children with all our hearts. We know there isn’t anything in the world we wouldn’t do to make their life better. Seeing them happy, makes us happy. However, parenting can be quite hectic. We often find ourselves getting caught up in all the craziness of taking care of our children…

August 27, 20210Comments

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Boundaries in a Relationship

Relationships are full of wonderful experiences. You get to spend time with someone you really care about and make memories that could last a lifetime. Overall, nothing beats the feeling of being loved. But, every relationship needs boundaries. Relationship boundaries set the foundation for the relationship. It allows your partner to know what is acceptable…

August 25, 20210Comments

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The American Correctional Association Conference

Last week we attended the American Correctional Association conference designed to help correctional facilities improve the justice system. A little history about the ACA, it was founded in 1870 as the National Prison Association, in 1954 the name was changed to the American Correctional Association (ACA). The ACA is the oldest association developed specifically for…

August 18, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health

The One: Have you Found Them?

“The one.” It’s a saying we hear quite often in the world of relationships and love. We’re willing to bet at some point you’ve asked yourself, “Is this person the one?” It’s a big question to ask yourself. Sometimes the answer determines how you will proceed with your relationship. Truth be told, asking yourself, “are they the…

August 18, 20210Comments

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Making a Connection with your Child

Having and maintaining a strong connection with your children should always be a priority, no matter what age they are. The simple truth is it can be different for everyone.

August 16, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health

Love the One You are With

Life is an adventure. Always. It doesn't matter how prepared you think you are to manage whatever life may throw at you- it always has a way of catching you off-guard. What do you do when things do not go the way you expected them to go? Do you throw in the towel and walk…

August 6, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health

Helping a Loved One with Mental Health

Mental illnesses can be difficult to spot, but they’re more common than you may think. As a matter of fact, according to Mental Health America, 1 in 5 American adults suffer from some form of mental illness. A mental illness is can come in many forms, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts,…

August 5, 20210Comments

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Loving from a Distance

Long-distance relationships can put a lot of strain on a couple. No matter how far away your loved one may actually be, a long-distance relationship can make one feel as if their loved one is on an entirely different planet. This makes finding ways to show your love for your partner from afar quite difficult,…

August 3, 20210Comments

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6 Reasons Why you Hate Life & How to Switch your Mindset

Life is hard. Especially with all the crazy twists and turns that just get thrown at you with no warning at all. But the good news is that life will get better. Just because you might be hating life right now doesn’t mean you will forever. Here are six reasons why you…

July 28, 20210Comments

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Mental Toughness

The value of having strong mental toughness is often overlooked. Being mentally tough can get you through some emotionally tough times. It can be especially helpful when you have a loved one in prison. It teaches you things about getting through grief, heartbreak, distance, and growth. Becoming mentally tough is a training course for your mind.…

July 26, 20210Comments

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