Cathren is a community collaborative artist who has been working with the Community Libraries of Providence and other non-profits since 2012, developing arts and literacy programs and creating public art installations. She has been an artist in residence at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home since 2023, implementing visual arts and health programs with seniors and dementia patients. Website: ArtHouseRI.com
This was a year that seemed to end not with a bang, but with a long-suffering whimper, with the health of both our government and our people somewhat in limbo. It is often said that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Let’s take a moment to look back. First, despite […]
When it comes to habits and the way they affect our health, there are two kinds – bad habits and good ones. The bad ones can debilitate and damage us; the good ones can help make our lives better. We all know how hard it is to break a bad habit, but what most people […]
Dear C and Dr. B; I am a 16-year-old girl and I am painfully in love with Brian, my first real boyfriend. I say painfully because my feelings for him are so strong that sometimes they are like a real physical ache. I do have a life and I am thinking of my future. I […]
Dear C and Dr. B; I am 50 years old and have worked from home part time for the last 16 years to raise my child and be available for her as she grew. Now that she is 16, I find myself with a dilemma. My daughter is pretty much self-sufficient and I‘d like to […]
Dear C and Dr. B; My wife nagged me enough that I went to my doctor about getting short of breath climbing stairs. My doctor looked at my history, asked some questions, and then told me that I was developing lung disease and he wanted to send me for a stress test to see how […]
As humans, we fear change. So, what happens when our doctor recommends it? As it turns out, people are resistant to the idea even when the alternative is debilitation or death. For patients with problems such as diabetes and heart disease, a change in lifestyle could be life saving – but studies have shown that […]
Dear C and Dr. B; My 16-year-old daughter, Carolyn, scratches herself. She isn’t tearing her skin open or leaving large raised welts, but even though she tries to hide it with her hair, it is noticeable. We took her to a therapist, but this was less than helpful. The woman suggested a lot of things […]
The holidays are bearing down on us fast. It is a time full of mouth-watering morsels and open bars. Throw in a heavy dash of gift guilt, family expectations and spiraling depression, and you have the perfect setup for over indulgence. Come on, it’s only once a year! Besides, we’re all going to start over […]
Redemption is a collection of works from 19 different artists across 12 states, each providing a window that opens onto deeply personal territory. When gallery owner Jonny Skye put out the call for entries, she did not choose the artists for their credentials or their marketing power. She chose them because they had something to […]
Dear C and Dr. B; I’ve got a very high stress job. I know many people do, but recently the stress has gotten got to Red Alert; there’s been a lot of competition for a promotion that’s coming up for senior manager of my division. I heard today that I’m one of the three finalists […]