Common Ground News and Blog

“Vulnerability is the core of shame and fear and our struggle for worthiness, but it appears that it’s also the birthplace of joy, of creativity, of belonging, of love.” — Brené Brown Every day, at a crisis center, we hear … Read more

Sometimes, our emotions can be overwhelming. Sometimes, it’s our situations that are overwhelming. And sometimes, it’s a mixture of both. Either way, we can’t avoid the fact that we will face challenges in our lifetimes. Knowing that we will inevitably … Read more

  What is Bullying?  April is National Crime Victims’ Awareness Month. In March of 2018, Bullying officially became a crime in the State of Michigan. Bullying is defined by an imbalance of power, with an intent to cause harm, and tends to be repetitious. Types of bullying include verbal, physical, property, sexual, and cyberbullying. Whether you’re a youth or … Read more

Let’s be honest, self-harm is scary. Self-harm can be terrifying to talk about, especially when someone we care for is hurting themself. So, what is self-harm really?  By definition: self-harm is the INTENTIONAL, direct injuring of body tissue most often … Read more

CLARKSTON, Mich. – The winter months can be difficult on our skin, and sometimes we need to give ourselves a little tender loving care. At the Heavenly Day spa in Clarkston, customers can treat themselves to a spa day while … Read more