In a world that’s rapidly changing and presenting new challenges, the mental health of children has become a compelling discussion. Amidst the hustle of academics, social interactions, and family dynamics, children, just like adults, can experience stress, anxiety, and emotional upheaval. Today, we’re turning the spotlight on a powerful ally for our children’s well-being: therapy. […]
Arguably, every relationship encounters disagreements over many things! Some couples may argue over financial issues, while others may experience a lack of sexual fulfillment or get stuck in a constant cycle of fighting. No matter how fulfilling, strong or old a relationship is, every couple can experience rough waters. Relationships lacking trust, effective communication, affection, […]
When you think about someone experiencing trauma, incidents such as a violent or sexual assault or a terrible car accident might come to mind. But there are other, subtlerforms of trauma that can negatively affect our lives and hinder our relationships. Emotional trauma is often overlooked and minimized, and we may think we’ve “gotten over” […]
Most of us won’t get through life without our own fair share of stress and heartache. But some people experience not just stress, sadness or grief, but actual trauma. This can be from events like being involved in a bad car accident, rape, a natural disaster, or war. The result of experiencing such events is […]
In the fast-paced world we live in today, it’s easy for anyone to become forgetful or get distracted. But for adults with ADHD, their difficulty maintaining attention negatively impacts their life in numerous ways. Problems begin to surface at work, in relationships,and at home. If you’re concerned you may have ADHD, here are some signs […]
One of the most devastating experiences we must endure in life is grieving the loss of a loved one. Although we have the knowledge that everyone will eventually die, and we logically understand the finality of death, no amount of information can prepare us for the devastation of the actual experience. Losing someone we love […]
As our parents age, we want to treasure them for as long as we can, so we look for ways to help them stay healthy and active. But many older people suffer from depression, a condition that is not always easy to battle. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, depression affects more than […]
Experiencing the death of a loved one is one of the most painful things each person must face. The shock of your beloved friend or family member having passed away,along with the finality of their death is difficult to deal with. Everyone Mourns Differently The process of mourning is a very personal experience. Because grief […]
Experiencing the death of a loved one is the hardest thing we can go through in this life.What can make grieving even more challenging is the feeling that we’re somehow doing it wrong. But grieving is a unique experience and there is truly no “right” way to do it. Author Anne Morrow Lindberg put it […]
Many of us were raised with the notion that kids are meant “to be seen and not heard,” meaning ‘don’t speak until you are spoken to.” While this idea may have only meant to keep the volume down at the Thanksgiving table, it can have negative ramifications on a child’s psyche. Worse still, there are […]
