Admiral Jim Stockdale, was the highest ranking United States military officer in the “Hanoi Hilton” prisoner-of-war camp during the height of the Vietnam War. Tortured over 20 times during his…
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Personality consists of a stable set of preferences and tendencies through which we approach the world. Personality traits form at an early age and are fixed by early adulthood. Many…
Exercise and nutrition are foundational to good health, but extreme behaviors can be a red flag indicating unhealthy behaviors. Calories in, calories out — that’s what weight is, right? This…
People with an eating disorder typically become obsessed with food, body image, and weight. The disorders can become very serious, chronic, and sometimes even life-threatening if not recognized and treated…
“Being an advocate is about using your voice to make a difference.” Being an advocate doesn’t mean you have to quit your job, write big checks to politicians or rush…
In the 1999 Olmstead decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states must eliminate unnecessary segregation of persons with disabilities and ensure that persons with disabilities receive services in the…
The holidays aren’t the most wonderful time of the year for everyone. Whether it’s your first New Year’s Eve without someone you love or your tenth Thanksgiving away from your…
We don’t hear much about how painful it is to go from being completely stuck to becoming unstuck. The process of becoming unstuck requires tremendous bravery, because basically we are…
Based in Long Island City, Luv Michael’s makes gluten free, nut free, dairy free organic granola. Their mission is to provide meaningful employment for young adults with autism. Volunteers work for…
Freedom Resource Center offices are closed today, Friday, November 10, 2017 in observance of Veteran’s Day. All of our offices will be open again at 8:00am, Monday, November 13.