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MakanaFeb 910 minʻŌpio Spotlight- Isabella SouzaLovers and strangers, colleagues and peers, family and friends - the many different kinds of relationships we navigate in our lives....
MakanaFeb 13 minPandemic Confessions of an Almost AdultThere’s a lot of things I miss doing, things I could only safely do before the pandemic. I miss making a trip to the library to study, or...
momilani58Jan 242 minLife is Worth CelebratingWhen I was growing up and something great happened to me, I was told, “You have five minutes to celebrate. Reach to the heavens but donʻt...
MakanaOct 7, 20213 minForget "Toxic Positivity" - It's Okay To Not Be OkayIf I share with friends or family that I’m having a difficult time, their instinct is to console me. They respond with different...
kanaia25Sep 30, 20212 minYear One ReflectionAnyone planning on starting their own business can relate to the anxiety inducing decisions and commitment it takes to create something...
kanaia25Sep 22, 20213 minAttitude of GratitudeGratitude is the practice of feeling content with what you have been given, whether it is a gift from someone or it’s a life...
MakanaSep 13, 20214 minSelf-Made Self-Care for the Teenager: A Book ReviewAfter the hazy freedom of summer, the months of August and September douse kids in a bucket of cold, harsh reality – school is starting...
MakanaSep 5, 20213 minTips on Mood RegulationMood regulation is the ability to manage your emotions, as well as the things that you do in response to such strong feelings. It...
MakanaAug 26, 20213 minHigh School Advice From An Almost-AdultHigh school is so tough. And I mean this in the least vague, cliché, or condescending way possible. High school means experiencing life...
MakanaAug 19, 20213 minDear "Gifted" KidsDear “Gifted” Kids, In the third grade, I was placed into what they called the academically “gifted” kid program. I was excited about it....
kanaia25Aug 4, 20212 minBenefits of Having PetsAt Pua Mohala, we are crazy about our animals. We have dogs, fishes, chickens, guinea pigs and one tortoise. We can attest first hand the...
kanaia25Jul 22, 20212 minCultural Clashes in Mental HealthCultural clashes can occur in mental health and most often present themselves when seeking services. Oftentimes, people of color are...