By Angela Kneale OTD, MA, OTR/L, NBC-HWC What if nurturing one’s self and boosting resilience were as accessible and enjoyable as spending a few minutes lying and playfully rolling on a cylinder-shaped piece of foam? Often it is true that the simplest things make the greatest differences! In his book, Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, ...

By Angela Kneale OTD, MA, OTR/L, NBC-HWC As a vital component of our health, resilience is often described as the ability to bounce back from setbacks, trauma, and loss. And beyond enduring horrible conditions, we truly need resilience every day to cope with stress, navigate relationships with other people, address health problems, confidently pursue opportunities, and stay centered in ...

By Angela Kneale OTD, MA, OTR/L, NBC-HWC We see resilience in the natural world all around us – the tree that continues to reach toward the sky despite being scarred by lightning, the tall sunflower growing from a crack in the concrete, and the spring crocus blooming from beneath the snow after a harsh winter. As in nature, all people ...