Samantha Charbonneau, MS, LMFT, PA - Relationship & Life Coach

Sinéad O’Connor was right. She should be given credit for speaking a horrible truth In light of her death at age 56, remembering the radical stance on “Saturday Night Live” that cost the Irish singer public approval.

The Progress Pride flag · V&A Based on the iconic rainbow flag from 1978, Daniel Quasar's redesign celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ community and calls for a more inclusive society.

As we end mental health awareness month I just want to say how amazing it is to me, still after 20+ years as a therapist, that people are able to muster up the courage to make the call, schedule, and follow through with their first appointment. It is no small feat and I am impressed by people daily.

Finding the Courage to Go to Counseling Three reasons you might be avoiding it—and solutions to help.

600+ victims AND the abusers were protected in the name and policy of religion

AG report lists 156 abusers in church s*x abuse investigation The report detailing the investigation into the Archdiocese of Baltimore reveals decades of child s*xual abuse and leadership's efforts to cover it up.

These Countries Restricted Assault Weapons After Just One Mass Shooting A single mass shooting was enough to force legislative change in a number of countries, including New Zealand, Australia, and the U.K.

8 Unusual Signs of Burnout Burnout is all around us these days. Here are some signs to prioritize your well being!

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The 7-Day Happiness Challenge Try these simple steps for a joyful, more connected 2023.

Federal Judge Tells Ron DeSantis to Sit Down and S**U The judge blocked Florida from enforcing its anti-free speech law restricting conversations about race, calling it “positively dystopian.”

One large step for women’s health!🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌

‘No’ prevails: Kansas votes to protect abortion rights in state constitution Kansans turned out in historic numbers to preserve state-level abortion rights.

“No doubt that mental health is a factor. But the rates of mental illness in the United States are similar to those in other countries where mass shootings rarely occur. It’s access to guns that is the problem.”

“The common thread in all of the country’s revolting mass shootings is the absurdly easy access to guns. The science is clear: Restrictions work, and it’s likely that even more limitations would save thousands of lives.”

We know what the problem is America is reeling from yet another devastating spate of mass shootings. Last month, in the span of 10 days, shooters targeted a Taiwanese church in California, a grocery store in a Black neighborhood in New York, and an elementary school in Texas. ...

12 mass shootings since Friday. Is it enough yet?!

At least 12 dead in another weekend of mass shootings across America Attacks in Philadelphia and Chattanooga, Tennessee, may have involved multiple shooters, authorities said.

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Texas school shooting: How to help kids get through unspeakable horror Texas school shooting: How to help kids get through unspeakable horror

Agreed Steve Kerr! Will anything change this time?

Golden State Warriors on Twitter “Steve Kerr on today's tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas.”

Gun Violence Deaths: How The U.S. Compares With The Rest Of The World The grim news of mass shootings in Buffalo and other American cities this month has again cast a spotlight on the gun violence death rate in the U.S., which is higher than much of the world.

“As this data shows, the American political right has a violence problem that has no equivalent on the left. And the 10 victims in Buffalo this past weekend are now part of this toll. “Right-wing extremist violence is our biggest threat,” Jonathan Greenblatt, the head of the ADL, has written. “The numbers don’t lie.”

The Morning: The right’s violence problem Good morning. The Buffalo killings are part of a pattern: Most extremist violence in the U.S. comes from the political right.

Best Drug-Free Therapies for Chronic Pain Studies show these evidence-supported therapies and approaches can reduce chronic pain and improve quality of life for various conditions.

Deep Breathing: How It Works, Benefits, and Exercises for Beginners Deep breathing is a relaxation technique that may help reduce stress and anxiety. These exercises may also help manage chronic health conditions. Learn more about the benefits and how to get started.

Why People Are Acting So Weird Crime, “unruly passenger” incidents, and other types of strange behavior have all soared recently. Why?