The Friendship Bench
By: Heather Blanchard 20 years ago, a psychiatrist in Zimbabwe had a brilliant idea after losing a patient that couldn’t afford access to help. That moment changed his life, …
Why We Love Triumph
By: Heather Blanchard My husband was watching Rocky again a few weeks ago, and I realized why movies that celebrate the triumph of the underdog are so hard to resist – and …
How Words Can Shift Our Perspective
By: Heather Blanchard Last week I took a Zumba class outside, and though it was hot, we were all in high spirits to be able to dance together for a cause. The profits from this …
Come On Get Happy!
By: Heather Blanchard It seems we’re always in search of more joy, more fun and more happiness. There are documentaries, college courses and tons of studies on what makes people …
We Are Stronger Together – Bridging Differences To Build Better Tomorrows
Just before Martin Luther King Jr. Day a few weeks ago, our youngest daughter had to do a unique project for her social studies class. The students in her 8th grade class were …