Childhood can be a time of great wonder and joy. But for some, childhood is flooded with chaotic family or school situations that overwhelm and depress developing psyches. Adults who are having trouble in their lives can often get help by speaking with a trained therapist. But young children can find it difficult and even […]
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, or EMDR, is a set of standardized protocols that incorporate elements from many different treatment approaches. It has been researched extensively and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. What Issues Can EMDR Treat? EMDR is used to treat a variety of mental health issues including: Panic attacks Complicated […]
How to Talk to your Child About Mental Health
Talking to your child about mental health is the first step to normalizing the importance of taking care of our whole self, including our emotional and mental well being. It also helps children and teens practice empathy and understanding, instead of fear or judgement, when they begin to notice changes in mom, dad, siblings or […]
How to Cope with Grief at Work
The loss of a loved one is one of the most painful tragedies that humans suffer. The impact of this loss is usually crushing, and in the aftermath of loss, we often feel disconnected, withdrawn, confused or angry, like we have no control over anything. The grief process looks different for each of us, but […]
Do You Suffer from Anxiety? Yoga Can Help!
Life is full of moments that cause us to feel stressed or nervous. Getting up and speaking in front of a large group of people, starting a new school, and trying to ace that important job interview – all of these scenarios can make us fearful, resulting in sleepless nights and performance jitters. The problem […]
“Back-to-School” in Full Effect: Helping your Teen Manage Back-to-School Stress
It’s almost fall, which means Back-to-School season is in full effect. While some kids dread early mornings, alarm clocks, and homework, they still look forward to school; to enjoying friendships, making new connections, sports, and new activities. Some children, however, have a legit fear of going back to school. They worry about potential bullying, ex […]
How Addicted to Work Are You?
We live in a society that glorifies and normalizes Workaholism. It’s praised and almost expected to work long hours, feel exhausted, and deny yourself of leisure and rest until all deadlines are met. While being a hard worker and having a positive work ethic are important, it is also important to establish healthy habits and […]
5 Reasons Why Parents Don’t Discuss Child Sexual Abuse and Why You Should Be Talking About It
According to the US Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused by the time they are 18, and 44% of rape victims are under age 18. Sadly, but not surprisingly, victims of sexual assault are three times more likely to suffer from depression, 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol, […]
Self-Care Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children
As a parent of a child with special needs, you probably spend most of your days so busy with the demanding needs of your family that you neglect to take care of yourself. Medical appointments, dentist appointments, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, specialty hospital/doctor visits, follow up with referrals… The list goes on. The concept of […]
5 Signs Your Teenager is Asking for Help
The teenage years can perhaps be best described as a time of physical, emotional and social tumult. Changes happen so rapidly in adolescence, that neither child nor parent really knows how to cope. Teenagers often become more detached from their family during this time. In fact, parents become less important in their teenager’s eyes, as […]