The Role of Resilience in a Pandemic World

The Role of Resilience in a Pandemic World

The Role of Resilience in a Pandemic World By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, MA, LLP The COVID-19 global pandemic has forced most of us to confront significant changes to our daily lives. Changes that were not chosen, and most, initially unwelcome. Adaptability to change is...
Relationships – Practicing Kindness

Relationships – Practicing Kindness

By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, MA, LLPRandom acts of kindness. Pay it forward. We’ve all heard these trending terms, and neuroscience has confirmed we do often feel happier when we perform acts of kindness. Research reveals humans have an intrinsic, perhaps intuitive,...
School Transitions

School Transitions

By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, MA, LLP Inevitably, summer vacation comes to an end and a new school year begins. The transition between the lazy days of summer and the daily demands of a structured school schedule can be an adjustment for both children and parents....
Relationships—Children First

Relationships—Children First

By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, MA, LLP When parents divorce, their child custody plans are supposed to place the “best interests of the child” first, but amidst the strong feelings of bitterness and resentment that often accompany divorce, this can be a difficult process...
Letting Go

Letting Go

By Shelley Galasso Bonanno, M.A. Letting go can be hard. Letting go of “stuff ” can be particularly difficult for many. We surround ourselves with stuff that often simultaneously seems both important and useless. We sometimes hold onto unnecessary items with the...