During this temporary time of severe health crisis in our world—and families are home for more hours together—there’s a delicate balance parents are now walking between the stress of what is happening day-to-day mixed with fear of the unknown. In this video clip titled “Coronavirus For Parents,” Jason Gibson, Director of the Babb Center for…
Four years ago on this date, I started working from home. The job for which I had moved across state lines was abruptly changed by upper management. The shocking situation left me in a dilemma of what to do next. I was angry at those who had made the decision. I was confused about how the…
Welcome to the Babb Center! Your flexibility during this time of pandemic is much appreciated as we continue providing excellent services through our staff and resources. We are seeing clients in our building on a limited basis as well as offering much of our work via Telehealth—a great option for many individuals. If you choose to see…
Darkness is great when we’re trying to sleep at night! But when nightfall starts crawling through our windows before 5:00 PM—as often happens during winter months—it can be rather depressive for many of us. Embrace the sunshine Normally, I enjoy walking on paths close to my home during evening hours after supper. But this time of year…
You know the feeling. Sitting in your work space while staring blankly at a report, while your mind is miles away! Could happen because it’s early Monday morning (or late Friday afternoon), but it may also be a sign that you need some vacation time away. Face it—everyone has the need for time off now…
Making changes to ones lifestyle is one of the hardest goals to achieve—regardless of the time of year! And matters of weight loss ranks sky-high on the “too-difficult/don’t want to” list for most of us. What do you consider your biggest enemy in the battle of losing weight? Time or desire to exercise? Snacks in the…
There are hundreds of relationship and marriage satisfaction surveys online. Each an opportunity to answer a list of questions that will tell you where you are with the one you love. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of these tools to help us better understand our marriages, but I am a realist who has limited time in the midst of all…
Change. We all yearn for it and at times we dread it, but it is an ever-present part of our lives. Encountering change is front and center each January. New year, new you; Best year ever; Meet your goals…all these phrases promise change with the hope of something “better.” I’ve learned that in my pursuit…