People are turning to horse therapy to improve mental health during the pandemic

Good News Notes: “As the coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on people’s mental health and wellbeing, an equestrian center in California is offering programs for healing.  Sabine Niederberghaus started La Esperanza Ranch in Topanga Canyon, California, 27 years ago, but it wasn’t until COVID-19 hit when she decided to start the Equine Leadership Program.  “I had time during the…

Daryush Parvinbenam Explains How Mindfulness Can Help Trauma Survivors

Good News Notes:  “Mindfulness has been proven to have countless positive mental and physical effects on individuals of all backgrounds. Clinical psychotherapist Daryush Parvinbenam recently discussed how mindfulness can improve the lives of individuals dealing with varying kinds of trauma. Trauma is a blanket term, because trauma can take many mental and physical forms. It can be…

Getting Down and Dirty

Good News Notes: A research study at the University of Minnesota looked at the emotional impact of various activities.  They found, among other things, that gardening at one’s house correlates with emotional well-being,  Gardening vegetables was even more impactful than ornamental gardening.  So, no matter where you live, city or country, a connection with nature…

Hilaria Baldwin Opens Up About Pregnancy and Reveals When She’s Due

Good News Notes: “Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are expecting their fifth child! Hilaria made the sweet announcement this week, months after suffering her second miscarriage in a year. She spoke with ‘Extra’s’ Renee Bargh via Zoom on Tuesday from the family’s home in the Hamptons, where the Baldwins are hunkered down during the COVID-19 outbreak.”…