Good News Notes: “Heather and Jarrod Galm of Meridian have two young daughters: seven-year-old Michaela and five-year-old Amanda. “They care about each other and the sisterly love they have for one another is pretty evident,” Jarrod Galm said. “Michaela is quick to come to her sister’s defense when kids or people have questions or are…
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Carroll County dog teaches kids kindness in new book
Good News Notes: “A Carroll County dog is teaching kids about acceptance, through a new book all about her. She may look a little different, but Pihu is a rescue dog living a full life despite a few challenges. Just like any dog, Pihu is always ready for her morning walk. But it’s how she…
ReelAbilities festival returns to foster acceptance
Good News Notes: “The power of the arts and conversation to move people of every stripe will be on full display soon as the ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival returns for an eighth year. The citywide event, which includes some pre-festival happenings and unfolds in earnest Feb. 11-20 at multiple locations, presents film screenings,…
Mindfulness linked to acceptance and self-compassion in response to stressful experiences
Good News Notes: A study recently published in the journal Emotion provides new insight into the relationship between mindfulness and coping with stress. The findings indicate that accepting stressful experiences is associated with one’s propensity to experience positive emotions. “We were interested in learning more about why mindfulness might be a helpful resource for stress management —…