Junior Annabelle Gentling was adopted from the Amani Baby Cottage in Jinja, Uganda. She said her mom and her would find each other in every universe. Photos by Gabriella AnzelcAbandonment: an action of leaving and never returning. The desertion of an entity. A forced state of being no human should ever have to endure.In the midst of that state, there may be a place for hope to … [Read more...] about The Quiet Space Between Love and Loss: Revival from Abandonment
Therapy
How Horses Help Humans Heal: The Transformative Power of Equine Therapy
One of the many compelling moments Rose Mary Riggs said she has witnessed in her equine therapy practice was a military veteran facing the grief of losing his 3 year-old son in a tragedy.The loss had caused his family so much pain, and ruptured the relationship with his family because he felt so much guilt.During a large group session at Riggs’ Shakti Ranch in Malibu, the … [Read more...] about How Horses Help Humans Heal: The Transformative Power of Equine Therapy
Waves that Heal: The Ocean Serves a Therapeutic Purpose
Overwhelmed by the chaos of life, the Malibu community turns to the ocean as a sanctuary.The freeing feeling of running toward the water. The cool sensation of the waves. The salt in one’s hair. Catching a wave. The feeling of being healed by the open ocean.Whether the ocean serves as the place for a quick saltwater dip or a sanctuary for letting go of all one’s … [Read more...] about Waves that Heal: The Ocean Serves a Therapeutic Purpose
Pepperdine Introduces New Opioid Awareness and Mental Health Resources
The Student Health Center continues its commitment to ensuring physical and mental health resources through its continued partnership with TimelyCare for this academic year and the introduction of Narcan. TimelyCare is a nationwide organization promoting a plethora of 24/7 virtual care for universities around the United States. The 2024-25 academic year will mark the second … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Introduces New Opioid Awareness and Mental Health Resources
Students Use Retail Therapy As Both A Casual and Addictive Practice
Although retail therapy has always been around in some form, research has found COVID-19 increased online shopping and with it, retail therapy, according to Charlie Athill, a professor at the University of the Arts in London. Retail therapy refers to "the act of buying special things for oneself in order to feel better when unhappy," according to the Cambridge … [Read more...] about Students Use Retail Therapy As Both A Casual and Addictive Practice