The holidays are right around the corner! And that means many of us will begin losing our minds, patience, and good cheer. Well, can you blame us? The holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year. Between shopping, decorating, and keeping your drunk aunt away from your recently widowed neighbor, it’s enough to pull your hair out!If you tend to get a little stressed over the holidays, here are some tips to help you stay cool, calm, and collected.Embrace FlawsNothing and no one is ...read more
Student Mental Health Post-Pandemic
At no other time in history have schools had to face so many challenges. The COVID-9 pandemic required teachers, students, and faculty to quickly pivot and move classes to an online environment during times of great uncertainty.Despite the work involved to keep education going, students of all ages have still been significantly impacted by the stress of lockdowns. Many students are dealing with mental health challenges as a result.A recent study looked at 195 students at a large public ...read more
How Narcissistic Parents Affect Mental Health in Children
For many children, childhood is a time of wonder, play, and discovery. These children have parents who give them the safety and security to explore the world around them and grow to reach their full potential. But some children have one or more parents who lack the right skills or behavior to allow their children to feel safe, secure, and unconditionally loved. Those children who are raised by someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) often experience prolonged trauma, and the ...read more
3 Ways Teens Can Benefit from Therapy
Not many of us remember our teenage years as walks in the park. That’s because this time in our life is punctuated by uncertainties, social pressure, and a surge of hormones. Because of this perfect storm, many teens act out, which can cause a lot of chaos and disruption in the home and family.Here are 3 reasons why teens can benefit from therapy:Self-Worth IssuesMost teens have a certain level of self-worth issues growing through this awkward phase. But there are those teens that really suffer ...read more
Let’s Celebrate Kids Eat Right Month!
Did you know that August was Kids Eat Right Month? The holiday was started by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy Foundation in an effort to arm parents with the tools and knowledge to raise healthy kids who grow up to be healthy adults. Programs focus on smart shopping, healthy eating, and tips on enjoying a healthy and active lifestyle.And let’s be honest, as parents, we all need some secret weapons to convince our kids to put down the chicken nuggets and mac-n-cheese and ...read more
3 Therapy Approaches for Childhood Trauma
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), roughly two-thirds of adolescents and teens report experiencing at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. Luckily, a qualified therapist can help kids navigate and process their emotions related to the trauma.Ramifications of Childhood TraumaWhether it’s physical or sexual abuse, emotional neglect, homelessness, or the sudden loss of a loved one, childhood trauma leaves a lasting impact on the child and ...read more
Therapy for Divorce
When we say the words, “I do,” we never imagine that one day those words will turn into, “It’s over.” But the statistics point to the fact that many marriages do not make it. In fact, the CDC reports that 42% of marriages have a high probability of ending in divorce.Why Should You Consider Therapy for Divorce?When a marriage ends, it typically leaves one or both partners wondering, “what happened?” As a major life transition, divorce can be traumatic and mentally, physically, and emotionally ...read more
Creating a Parenting Plan
In a perfect world, marriages would never dissolve. But divorce is a reality and one that impacts everyone involved, including the children. To help children feel safe and secure during the weeks and months that follow a divorce, it is important that both parties work together to come up with a co-parenting plan.Keeping Your Children’s Best Interests in MindSimply put, a co-parenting plan is a comprehensive document that outlines how parents will continue to raise their children after a ...read more
Treatment for Social Anxiety
For a year now, most of us have been unhappy with living a life in quarantine, wondering when the world would finally get back to normal. With vaccines rolling out and most towns and cities reaching herd immunity, society is beginning to open back up.Now if you are like some Americans, part of you is happy for life to return to normal, and another part of you is experiencing what some psychologists call “re-entry anxiety.” According to a report from the American Psychological Association (APA), ...read more
What is Racial Trauma?
Racial trauma, also sometimes referred to as race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), refers to mental and emotional stress that is a result of racial bias, discrimination, and hate crimes. Those individuals who experience these types of encounters can subsequently deal with negative repercussions.The Mental Health Impacts of Racial TraumaIndividuals who experience racial trauma not only deal with the initial event, but with the lingering negative effects. Many individuals experience post-traumatic ...read more
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