On May 25, George Floyd, a 40-year-old black man from Houston, Texas, died after a police officer kneeled on his neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds. Floyd was placed under arrest for a nonviolent offense. Although the officers called to the scene thought he was armed, Floyd was not carrying a weapon. Despite his… Read more »
Entries by wausbrook
Looking Ahead: Life After High School
May and June Bring Significant Transitions May and June bring the start of new beginnings, and I do not mean the flowery bumblebee type. For many high school and college students, the months of May and June mark a significant time of transition and bring a fresh start in their lives. For many students with… Read more »
Promoting Literacy Among Teens and Young Adults
Learning to Love Reading at an Early Age Following the announcement of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize winners in early May, I wanted to do a post on the importance of literacy and ways to encourage and promote literacy in teens and young adults. Books and reading have always played a big role in my life,… Read more »
Expressing Grief is a Personal Process that Takes Time
We all experience grief and loss. It is a natural part of the human condition; however, we all feel and process grief in different ways as it arises throughout our lives. You might wonder why I chose to write a blog post about grief. I recently lost someone very important to me. The late psychologist… Read more »
Establishing a New Normal During COVID-19
A daily routine and schedule can be calming during these stormy times. If you haven’t been living under a rock during the last five to six weeks, you are probably now very familiar with the term Coronavirus or COVID-19. If you are a parent or professional raising or working with kids, teens, or adults with… Read more »