The Power of Being Present

The Power of Being Present The present is a gift. It is the only space in which we have the ability to choose and take action. We cannot change the past. We cannot control the future. Yet, we may try mightily, especially when we feel that something has gone wrong or that something will go […]

Living a Life of Wellness

Living a Life of Wellness By Stephanie Monahan, Certified Life Coach @stephaniemonahan.com and intern at Brighter Community Resources   November 21, 2024   We know that the mind and body are connected via the nervous system, so what does this tell us? (See our previous blog post for more on  the nervous system). Our thoughts matter. […]

Understanding Your Nervous System

Understanding Your Nervous System Written by Stephanie Monahan, Certified Life Coach @ stephaniemonahan.com  and intern at Brighter Community Resources October 28, 2024   Have you ever wondered why you react to certain things the way you do? Maybe you become nervous when performing or speaking in front of an audience. Your hands might become sweaty and […]

Why Talk About Mental Health?

Why Talk About Mental Health? By Stephanie Monahan, Certified Life Coach @ stephaniemonahan.com and intern and Brighter Community Resources October 23, 2024 Welcome! As you absorb this beautiful photo of a Costa Rican sunrise, may you sense the peace and inspiration of morning light reflecting on serene water. Here, at Brighter Community Resources, we want to provide […]

Our Story

Our Story By Millie Bristol, Intern at Brighter Community Resources  The founders of Brighter Community Resources are not strangers to challenging circumstances. Jefferson Coronel and his wife Sophia Calderón made the heart-wrenching decision to leave their home when the escalating political, economic, and social crisis in Venezuela, a result of 24 years of oppressive dictatorship, […]