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Self Care

Sitting in the Winter Blues

February 23, 2026

Annette Popernik, LCSW

It’s tough when the days are short and it’s dark so early. Let’s talk about a tool for navigating the winter blues.

Our Culture’s Influence on Our Emotions and Lived Experiences

February 21, 2026

Annette Popernik, LCSW

Our cultures play a significant role in our lives. In this video, we talk about our cultures’ strengths and challenges that can inform our lived experience. There are journaling prompts we discuss to help empower you and challenge feelings of guilt.

Sleep Hygiene

February 17, 2026

Annette Popernik, LCSW

What makes it hard to fall asleep? Let’s talk about it and what we can do to help transition into sleep mode.

Panic? Practice Grounding

February 16, 2026

Annette Popernik, LCSW

Grounding helps us return to the present when anxiety and panic take us to the past or future. We are practicing 54321 grounding.

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