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What Is the Sandwich Generation? Unique Stress and Responsibilities for Caregivers Between Generations

By Claire Samuels — 2020

The term “sandwich generation” was coined by social worker Dorothy A. Miller in 1981 to describe adult children of the elderly who are “sandwiched” between caring for their own children and their aging parents. This group of caregivers is subject to unique challenges and stresses but can also benefit from strong, multi-generational bonds.

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The Power of Sustainable Self-Care

Shelly Tygielski explores how consistently showing up for yourself first lays the foundation for our life’s purpose—showing up for others—and how to create your own self-care practice.

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Balancing Self-Care and Social Activism

It’s important to keep up with self-care for long-term, sustainable social activism.

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Mother-Daughter Therapists Focus on BIPOC, LGBTQ Communities

For the owners of Magnolia Wellness, LLC, mental health is more than just a brain issue. Rather, say Gizelle Tircuit and her daughter Janelle Posey-Green, emotional wellness goes far beyond what’s inside someone’s head, encompassing their body, their community, their culture and more.

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Information for Folks with a New Mental Health Diagnosis

Receiving a new mental health diagnosis can be a difficult time. To support our folks navigating new diagnosis, we have compiled a collection of resources, tools and links that can help you navigate insurance, finding a therapist, understanding medication and much more.

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14 Mental Health Resources for the BIPOC Community

Here are helpful ways to find support and make your mental wellbeing a top priority.

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Elisa Shankle Is Encouraging Her Community to Be Brave and Heal

“Vulnerability is scary. I associate bravery with vulnerability because it takes bravery to be vulnerable,” the Brooklyn wellness expert says.

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