by Ken Potts I don't know all the anthropological, sociological, or practical reasons for dividing days into months and months into years. But beginning (or is it ending) each year... read more →
By Monica Guilhot Chartrand A caregiver is a family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person. Family caregivers refer to... read more →
by Dr. Genalin Niere-Metcalf I am a spiritual director. I am a clinical psychologist. I am both. I am present to both of these parts of myself whether I am... read more →
Everyone regularly experiences anxiety, from minor concerns such as getting the grocery shopping done on time to major stress such as the health or safety of a loved one. It... read more →
SamaraCare wants the importance of mental health, access to mental health and the pursuit of mental health to be pervasive. It’s time to talk about mental health openly and honestly,... read more →
by Reverend Dr. Ken Potts Healing takes time. And often healing emotional and spiritual wounds takes more time than healing those which involve other parts of who we are. I... read more →
SamaraCare helps people achieve their greatest potential by being compassionate and spirit-led counselors, consultants and advocates. We know mental health is a difficult subject for some, but it doesn’t have... read more →
Our staff was asked to share words of wisdom with a confirmation class. Here is what they had to say! Be nice Be humble Be determined Dedication and persistence pays... read more →
By Ken Potts, D. Min, MS, LCPC, LMFT This really happened - I've got pictures. During a trip to the Children's Zoo, my then three year old decided to... read more →
by Karen Hurula, Psy.D. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is frequently talked about in the context of returned military veterans, but wartime trauma is not the only trauma that can develop... read more →
