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Letting Go
Continue Reading: Letting GoNature Restores What Grief Touches There is something about autumn that makes change impossible to ignore. The light shifts. The air cools. Gardens begin to quiet. Leaves that only weeks ago offered shade begin their descent, and chrysanthemums appear on porches for the harvest season, offering one final burst of color before winter arrives. Nature seems to understand something we often struggle to accept, that letting go is part of living. For those navigating grief,…
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Botanicals of the Month: March
Plant of the Month: Ginseng. Panax ginseng (Asian Ginseng) & Panax quinquefolius (American Ginseng) doTerra Essential Oil of the Month: Petitgrain Rishi Tea of the Month: Red Ginseng Iron Goddess Oolong In keeping with the focus for the month of March, our botanical picks were chosen for the symbolism they provide; immortality and strength. The… Continue Reading
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Evelyn’s Story: Remembering to Breathe
Evelyn shares her struggles of caring for her mother with dementia and how she found a sense of community with Hope Grows. Continue Reading
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Love of Self; Love of Others
Love of self and love of others are both possible if we give love the care, respect, understanding and knowledge that it deserves. Continue Reading
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Claudia’s Story: Finding Support through Grief
Claudia shares how she found support through the Hope Grows Caregiver2Caregiver™ program after caring for her husband who battled Parkinson’s. Continue Reading
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Botanicals of the Month: February
Plant of the Month: Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) doTERRA Essential Oil of the Month: Black Pepper Rishi Tea of the Month: West Cape Chai Looking for an unusual gift for a longtime valentine this month? Your search is over! Open up your spice cabinet and reach for the black pepper. Plant folklore says black pepper… Continue Reading
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What is Caregiver Burnout?
If you are a caregiver, you may be experiencing signs of burnout. Here’s what it is, the most common symptoms, and what you can do about it. Continue Reading
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Good Wishes For the New Year
As the New Year begins, Hope Grows sends wishes of strength, faith, hope, healing, balance and joy to all. Continue Reading
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Botanicals of the Month
Mind, body, and spiritual wellness is achieved through the use of botanicals in many different forms and Holy Basil has many healing properties. Continue Reading
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Positive Affirmations for Caregivers
For caregivers, practicing positive affirmation every day can help combat the negative feelings and stress of caring for loved ones. Continue Reading
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Choosing Joy Every Day and Finding the Joy Of Living
Focusing thoughts on joy rather than lingering on the negative can help you overcome the disappointment and loss caregivers experience. Continue Reading
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Caregiver Online Counseling Expected to Continue Even Post-COVID
Telehealth became more widely used as people socially distanced during the height of the pandemic, but its convenience has made it popular. Continue Reading
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The Positive Psychology of Practicing Gratitude
Taking the time to feel gratitude and connecting to nature can help us refocus on what we have instead of what we lost. Continue Reading