7/2/26: What Makes Us Happy?
What makes us happy? Happy is a pretty vague word, but mostly we agree that whatever it is, it is something we strive to achieve. Let’s look at this video about happiness and discuss what it is, and what it means to each of us. Please join the discussion.
7/9/26: Workaholic: Symptoms, diagnosis, and when to get help
Let’s look at this article about what happens when work life takes over, and when to get help. Please join the discussion.
7/16/26: The Practice of Hope
When dark times hit, how do we find hope? How do we make hope an everyday practice and see it in everyday things? Let’s watch this short video and talk about it.
7/23/26: The Impact of Regret
We live with regret: the path not taken; the decision that could not be reversed; saying or doing the wrong thing because of our mood or bad information…there are so many reasons for regret. Regret can be crippling and impact our joy and our relationships. Let’s look at this short video about how to deal with regret, and then talk about it. All are welcome!
7/30/26: Affect Labeling: Name It to Tame It
When our emotions are suddenly hit hard, or for some reason peaking, how can we calm ourselves in the moment? Well, it seems one quick way might be to just name it out loud, a technique known as “Affect Labeling” or “Name It to Tame It.” What is that and how does it work? Let’s watch a short video on Affect Labeling and talk about it. You can also read more about this technique — which can also be applied to fear, grief, or any other upsetting feeling — from this article in Time Magazine.