A client stepping inside The Calming Center of Mount Airy is greeted by a friendly staff member at the front desk. Unlike many clinical counseling waiting rooms, this lobby feels like a living room. It includes plush seating, a TV, and even a coffee machine to create a homey atmosphere. Bethany Oberg opened The Calming Center in 2021. Oberg and her team strive to cultivate a … [Read more...] about The Calming Center of Mount Airy
April 2024
From Spark to Flame: Cultivating Lasting Commitment in Fitness
When we embark on a new fitness journey, the initial surge of motivation makes the first day feel like a breeze. Our minds are filled with possibilities, our hearts race with excitement, and our spirits soar at the thought of the transformation ahead. This spark of motivation is a powerful force, but it's also fleeting. The real question becomes: what do we do when that … [Read more...] about From Spark to Flame: Cultivating Lasting Commitment in Fitness
The Things That Matter
SNAPSHOT: My eighth great-grandfather, Charles LaPierre, was a Huguenot minister who traveled across France preaching with a bounty on his head, even after his wife and her entire family were martyred. After watching a fellow minister tortured and killed on the rack, he finally fled to England in 1698 with his son, John, who later came to America as an Anglican … [Read more...] about The Things That Matter
Stress Management
I remember studying in school about Ponce de León. It was said he came to Florida looking for the “fountain of youth,” a magical pool of water that would reverse the years. Today in St. Augustine, Florida there is a park named after this mythical fountain. It’s funny to do a Google search and discover that under the heading “Popular times” it says “usually busy between nine am … [Read more...] about Stress Management
Pet Your Pet to De-Stress
Earlier today I had to make a dreaded shopping trip to a retailer that I would rather avoid when possible. With a lengthy list in hand, I made my way through the store retrieving the necessities (and a few not-so-necessary items too). Things went well. I found everything that I needed, and headed home. While nothing adverse had happened while shopping, I found on my … [Read more...] about Pet Your Pet to De-Stress
