Beth McGinley's Blog

The Quiet Shift That Catches Us Off Guard Each year, it happens quietly. The clocks turn back, and before we’ve adjusted, the mornings arrive in darkness and the evenings slip away too soon. What used to feel like a full day suddenly feels cut in half. You wake up tired, come home drained, and start to notice the weight of the season pressing in. Many people call this the “winter blues,” but for others, it’s something deeper. When the loss of daylight begins to shape mood, sl

The Unspoken Lessons Children Learn Children are always watching. Long before they can put words to feelings, they pick up on the rhythms...

Why Today’s Headlines Feel Personal In recent days, the news cycle has shifted from distant wars to domestic political violence—most...

A New Form of Love, and a New Kind of Wound Each generation tries to do better than the one before. However, in the effort to avoid...

It Wasn’t Nothing. It Just Didn’t Have a Name For many members of Generation X, childhood didn’t look like trauma. It looked like coming...

It’s More Than Just a Bad Day Sadness is a natural part of life, but when it lingers, feels heavy, or makes everyday tasks feel...

Trauma Is More Common Than Most People Realize Roughly 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced a traumatic event, yet trauma is still...

Talking about trauma requires care, intention, and self-awareness. Before starting a conversation, it helps to reflect on what we hope to ga

Have you ever felt like every conversation lately turns into a debate? Whether you're grabbing a drink with a friend after work or...

Career transitions often bring a mix of excitement and uncertainty.

The arrival of the New Year often inspires individuals to set resolutions aimed at self-improvement. While this tradition can be a...

The holiday season, often associated with joy and togetherness, can feel overwhelming for those grieving the loss of a spouse or child....

Life transitions, whether expected or unexpected, are inevitable and can significantly impact both emotional and mental well-being. These...

Divorce is an emotional process not only for parents but also for children, who may struggle with feelings of confusion, fear, or even...

Parenting a special needs child, whether high-functioning or requiring full-time care, presents unique emotional and practical challenges.

Mindfulness is often associated with a state of peace and tranquility, but its essence extends far beyond these connotations.

Trauma, whether experienced in childhood or adulthood, can have profound and lasting effects on both mental and physical health.

What is Trauma? Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental,...

While the emotional and psychological impacts of trauma are widely recognized, the profound effects it can have on our physical health...

Caring for an aging parent, especially one battling a progressive disease such as dementia, presents a unique set of challenges. This...