Challenging life experiences like loss or divorce don’t have to feel so isolating. Jeff Crume offers 5 ways to feel less alone when things get tough.
Ten years ago, my ex-husband blindsided me – he was having an affair, so we got a divorce. I was a stay-at-home mom with two children ages 5 and 10, and I was totally shocked and in disbelief. My whole life got turned upside down in a matter of an instant.
During challenging life experiences like loss or divorce, self-love can feel especially hard. Jeff Crume, our Circles Guide who specializes in relationships and personal development,
Today’s spotlight is on Kerry Phillips. Following the unexpected loss of her husband when she was 32, Kerry founded Young, Widowed & Dating, a community
Thanksgiving – to give thanks. To bestow or grant a grateful thought. To greet a moment, or a day, with special gratitude. Gratitude born of
What do you think of when you think of the winter holidays? Lights, presents, family, cheer, and merriment are all things that probably ran through
Wednesday was a terrible day for the future of all of our mental health. Facebook, newly named Meta, declared that in the near future more
Think back to the holidays in 2019. The world was a very different place: “Baby Yoda” was taking the internet by storm, the Cats movie
Today we’re putting the spotlight on Dr. Catherine Schmidt, a licensed clinical psychologist working with women and children in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally,
1 in 5. That’s how many adults in the United States experience a mental illness each year. That’s nearly 52 million people. If that were
Dr. Guy Winch is a renowned psychologist, keynote speaker, and author. His books, Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts, How
When you’re walking down the aisle at your wedding, and you stand in front of your partner and you make a vow “‘til death do
Circles is welcoming Dr. Guy Winch, renowned heartbreak expert, to the team to expand our support to millions of people experiencing heartache. Dr. Guy Winch,
Raise your hand if you’ve ever Googled “how to get over a breakup.” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Sometimes our feelings can be so overwhelming
What do you think of when you hear the words “toxic relationship” or “emotional abuse”? When it comes to toxic relationships, many people probably imagine
This week’s spotlight is on Dr. Ashley Solomon, the founder of Galia Collaborative, an organization dedicated to helping female-identified people to heal in any of the
Have you ever gone to a funeral or memorial service and been tongue-tied as you approach the griever because you’re not sure of what to
Today we’re putting the spotlight on Jennifer Hurvitz, a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS™), public speaker, best-selling author, and host of the Doing Relationships Right Podcast. Divorced
It doesn’t matter what day of the year it is, it is always important to talk about our mental health. That’s why we’re so excited
Do you know someone going through a divorce and could use a support system? Do you know someone who is grieving the loss of a
Time heals all wounds…right? For those who are grieving, the idea is that as time goes by, your grief will shrink until it is no
‘Frame of Mind’ discusses current events in the mental health and emotional wellbeing space. Today’s edition centers on the heightened anxiety and stress teachers are
Today we’re putting the spotlight on Sheryl and Steve Puterman, founders of Nourishment Vitality, a platform that provides online courses, workshops, and coaching programs that bring
With the summer coming to an end, and coronavirus still very much present, we think we speak for a lot of people when we say
We all know that perfect couple. The couple that is seemingly (almost) always happy, that (almost) always gets along, that adores each other, and are
‘Frame of Mind’ discusses current events in the mental health and emotional wellbeing space. Today’s edition centers on the anxieties surrounding returning to school, as
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on the award-winning podcast “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” created by Nora McInerny. Nora is also the best-selling
Whether you’re the breakup-er or the breakup-ee, breakups are hard to process and the adjustment period almost inevitably leads to a soul-searching period. You will
This week we have a very special edition of our spotlight. We’re putting the spotlight on the one and only Irad Eichler, CEO and Founder
It started with a moment. A few years ago, when our CEO Irad Eichler’s mother was battling cancer, he noticed that no matter how often
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on Monica Mo, the Founder of WellSeek, a community organization for women’s mental health. A former biotech scientist,
The first step to getting better is realizing you need support. If you’ve reached that point, we’re so proud of you. You’re on your way
It goes without saying that grief is an extremely difficult process filled with ebbs and flows. Some days may be filled with terrible sadness or
‘Frame of Mind’ discusses current events in the mental health and emotional wellbeing space. Today’s edition highlights a new shift in priorities for human resources
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on Andrea “Andi” Murez, who swam for the Israeli swim team at the Tokyo Olympics. Andi and
We don’t know if you’ve heard, but at Circles we’re all about connection. We’re big believers that being with people experiencing a similar emotional challenge can help
When Bill Gates, 65, and Melinda Gates, 56, announced they were divorcing after 27 years of marriage they completely shocked the world. After spending nearly
It goes without saying: grief is a difficult and complicated process. Simply put, it sucks. Everyone experiences it in so many different ways, there is
‘Frame of Mind’ discusses current events in the mental health and emotional wellbeing space. Today’s edition centers on online divorce startup Hello Divorce, which recently
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on Instagram page tinymoron. Darya’s drawings relate to just about everyone, and we guarantee a few will
Let’s be real: Breaking up sucks. Whether you’ve broken up with your partner, they broke up with you, or it was mutual, ending a relationship
In arguably the most shocking turn of events at the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles, the most decorated American gymnast and considered by many to be
When we were speaking with Emma Payne, the Founder of Grief Coach, she mentioned that a few years after the loss of her husband, she reconnected
“Once my loved one accepted the diagnosis, healing began for the entire family, but it took too long. It took years. Can’t we, as a
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on Carolyn Moor, the President, Founder, and Development Director of Modern Widows Club. Widowed on Valentine’s Day 2000
In our smartphone-centric society, there is now an app for basically everything. We now have the tools in the palm of our hands to take
The word “boundary” can have negative connotations to it, simply because “boundary” can remind you of a “barrier”, something that blocks you from getting somewhere.
Very few blogs begin by talking about grief, but the truth is, we should talk about it. Grief is inevitable, we will experience it sooner
‘Frame of Mind’ discusses current events in the mental health and emotional wellbeing space. Today’s edition highlights the emotional support dogs that are providing support
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on Lisa Brookman, MSW, PSW, t.s., psychotherapist, and the co-director of the West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre,
Life is hard. Going through grief, divorce, burnout, anxiety and other struggles make it harder. But the roughest part? Feeling like you are alone while
Ask any parent and they will probably agree with us that parenting is a hard job even under the best circumstances. Parenting during and after
All of us will experience grief at some point in our lives, it’s inevitable, but we don’t all experience grief the same way. Grief comes
‘Frame of Mind’ discusses current events in the mental health and emotional wellbeing space. Today’s edition centers on tennis star Naomi Osaka’s recent piece in
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on Annette de Armas, the brain behind the popular Instagram page, theburntoutbrain. Her unique illustrations and relatable content
Every year we always challenge ourselves to be better. Whether it’s to exercise more, eat healthier, be more organized, socialize more, or learn something new,
When you hear “group therapy” or “support group” what goes through your mind? If you thought of an AA meeting, support groups are commonly associated
At Circles, our mission is to end the loneliness epidemic, and, by extension, increase peoples’ emotional wellbeing and mental health. Especially following the coronavirus pandemic,
‘Frame of Mind’ provides weekly information about what’s happening in the mental health and emotional wellness space – news, events, entertainment, and more – so
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on Cara de Lange, an international burnout expert, speaker, founder and author of Softer Success, empowering some of
Relationships are what make the world go round. Well, not literally, but they’re what form the fabric of our society and are integral to our
Breakups are hard. There’s no sugarcoating it. Whether you’ve been with someone for six months or six years, losing someone you love sucks. All you
Have you ever wanted your own sensei? Someone to guide you through a hurdle you’re trying to overcome or help you pave a path you’d
‘Frame of Mind’ provides weekly information about what’s happening in the mental health and emotional wellness space – news, events, entertainment, and more – so
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on Emma Payne, Founder and CEO at Grief Coach. Emma spent two and a half decades leading
As we’re reaching the last few days of Pride Month, we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight members of the LGBTQ+ community who have
Now that the pandemic is mostly a phenomenon of the past, we’re back in the office full-time doing the 9-5 grind and a lot of
It goes without saying, but when someone leaves us, they don’t really leave us. The experiences shared, the feelings felt, and your memories together are
‘Frame of Mind’ provides weekly information about what’s happening in the mental health and emotional wellness space – news, events, entertainment, and more – so
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on Alex Frenkel, Co-Founder and CEO at Kai.ai. After over a decade of experience in clinical psychology, Alex
Self-care. Caring for yourself. What a concept. Sometimes we get so swept up in helping others, we forget to care for ourselves. Other times, self-care
What do you think of when you read the words “mental health”? If the words “crazy”, “weak”, or “sick” popped into your mind, you’re not
Fitness. It’s a word that appears everywhere, from your gym to the Instagram influencers you follow. We’re flooded with information on how to get fit.
As we’re slowly but surely escaping the clutches of COVID, our mental health is more on the forefront than ever. To that effect, we will
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on Yohnit Spruch, Head of Emotional Support at Circles. In addition to ensuring our members receive the
After what has been a wild ride of a year, with lockdowns and social distancing, the adjustment to normalcy can be quite challenging for many
It’s the beginning of June, which means we’ve officially started celebrating Pride Month! Rainbow flags are flying on the streets, your favorite brands have changed
One of my friends is a talented CEO, with an amazing professional track record. Last year, she founded a terrific startup with a social mission.
Let’s start with this: stress is a perfectly normal reaction for your body. The human body is wired to react to physical and emotional challenges.
Do you feel like you’ve had enough of whatever craziness is going on in the world at the moment? Has pandemic fatigue hit you hard,
Here’s the deal: the world’s current setting has made us all addicted to our phones. With COVID-19, politics, and the never-ending breaking news cycle, we
You are not alone. There may not be someone else dealing with the exact same constellation of symptoms as your child, but there are people with
The fourth trimester is the 12 weeks immediately after you’ve had your baby. Not everyone has heard of this term, but every mother and their
One of the feelings many people are experiencing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is loneliness. Our usual ways of seeing family, friends, or just familiar
Losing a pet is one of the hardest things you may have to go through. Most of us have a strong bond with our pets,
Among the many difficulties this past year has brought with it, an uncertain political climate is also something that’s impacted our lives. With the pandemic,
A loss, in any situation, is a difficult emotion to understand and process. Loss can take on a whole new level of pain when associated
You have decided it is time to get support for the challenges you are facing. You have already done the most challenging part by recognizing
Nothing can truly prepare you for the loss of a parent. No matter your age or if the death was sudden or expected, the pain
Have you been told that you should join a support group by your doctor or your family members? Are you trying to figure out when
The term empathy and sympathy are used interchangeably in our culture today. According to the American dictionary, both words have roots in the Greek term
Are you feeling anxious and exhausted? Well, you are not alone. Coronavirus cases are increasing across the country. It is normal to feel worried, anxious
Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hahn said that we should “Smile, breathe, and walk slow when feeling anxious.” Much truth is held in
We are very moved. We’re moved by the tremendous response we’ve gotten for our Holiday Circles program. And we’re moved by the courage shown by
Facilitating an online support group can be very different than facilitating an in-person support group. There can be many additional barriers and challenges. Still, at
The holidays can be wonderful. They can also be very, very hard. Especially if you’ve lost someone close to you. I know. My mother died
What do you think of when you hear the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Perhaps you imagine images of soldiers who have experienced unthinkable trauma
Support groups offer a space where people can share common issues, ranging from health concerns to emotional needs. In well-formulated groups, the members can express
This year has been tough. And now the holidays are coming up. It can all be a bit daunting, especially if you’ve lost a loved
We launched 7Chairs a little bit over a year ago, aiming to make emotional support accessible to everyone, everywhere. After experiencing personal challenges myself, I
When facilitating online groups, various qualities allow a person to succeed and enjoy their work. Exploring these qualities will help us see how we can
We’ve all been there. We’ve all faced difficult times in our lives. And sometimes, it can feel like no one in the universe can really,
“When someone is going through a storm, your silent presence is more powerful than a million, empty words.” Dr. Therma Davis Grief is not pretty.
“Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.” Hansa Proverb With the current state of affairs, so much uncertainty on the horizon,
Reaching out for help can be difficult for many of us. We must first come to terms with the fact that we are struggling and
Have you recently lost someone you loved? Are you having trouble moving through the stages of grief? Do you feel like you are paddling upstream,
So many of us are currently living lives far from what we’re used to. We may not be going to the office every day, seeing
Feeling stressed? You are not alone. Stress and anxiety are common experiences for most people. We all know that feeling when your muscles start aching,
Many people talk about building resilience or grit, but what exactly does it mean? How can we develop resilience, especially when we’re going through a
After the loss of a loved one it is common to feel that you are going through the movements of life with very little purpose.
The Dalai Lama shares a straightforward but important message “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” It would seem that happiness
Life throws unexpected adversities your way, and at times, it may feel as though you are the only one dealing with such a tragedy. Support
Stay healthy. Stay calm. This is a little mantra to keep in clear view for this year’s back to the school calendar. With so much
The truth is the best relationship you can have is the one that you have with yourself. Self-care is a critical part of maintaining this
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of
Going through a divorce can be an incredibly stressful event. Divorce is ranked as the second most stressful event an individual can go through. It
Losing a father can be devastating, and celebrating Father’s Day can be bittersweet, especially for those of us who have lost our dads. Sadly, I’ll
Your mental health and physical health might be more connected than you think. Envision your mental health and your physical health as two sides of
“Cancer is a journey, but you walk the road alone. There are many places to stop along the way and get nourishment – you have
“I am tired of acting as though I have something to hide.” We are all familiar with such sayings as, “Why don’t you just man
“There are three needs of the griever: To find the words for the loss, to say the words aloud, and to know that the words
The last few months have no doubt been a struggle for so many families. Stress from Covid-19, nationwide protests, statewide lockdowns, and the completion of
