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Curated by Dr. Calvina Ellerbe - Dr. Calvina Ellerbe, PhD, is an award-winning educator, TEDx speaker, writer, and family and substance abuse expert. Dr. Ellerbe provides relatable, practical tools to help individuals reach their personal family, life and prevention goals. Trained in one of the nation's top sociology programs, she has spent her career producing cutting edge research, as well as captivating audiences in the classroom and beyond. Dr. Ellerbe is recognized for connecting people to their full potential by redefining modern, heart-centered and effective strategies that can be employed to improve lives. An integral part of the Union EAP team, Dr. Ellerbe educates and serves labor union members, specializing in Crisis Response.
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Mental Health

5 Tips to Start Your Year Off Right

The new year brings a powerful opportunity to reflect, but shouldn’t be about pressure; it is about awareness. Acknowledging your own changes over...

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Coping with grief during the holidays
Mental Health

Coping with grief during the holidays

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — a phrase we hear everywhere during the holidays in music, ads and cheerful greetings. And for many, those...

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Mental Health

Changing the Narrative of Self-Care Through Gratitude

The culture around self-care has become narrowly focused on treating yourself to things that you may not usually get to enjoy. Special dinners,...

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