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How Childhood Trauma can Contribute to Depression

Guest blog by Karen Kuhlman, LSW, CADC Have you wondered how childhood trauma can contribute to depression? The mental health community has widespread agreement that there is a correlation between the experience of childhood trauma and the development of depression in adulthood. I’ll explore the how in this article. But first, what exactly is childhood […]

Anxiety and Relationships

image from https://www.verywellmind.com/why-relationships-fail-5206956   Guest blog by Aaron Johnson, LCPC Ever wondered about the interaction of anxiety and relationships? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 1 in 5 American adults report having had an anxiety disorder in the past year, and almost a third of Americans will have an anxiety disorder in their […]

Preparing College Students to Maintain Their Mental Health

  Guest blog by Sheri Leasure, LCSW Stores across the country are stocking aisles with storage bins, twin XL sheets and teen-friendly snacks in readiness for the onslaught of parents preparing their college kids to head away from home and move into their dorms. For many first-year college students and their parents, this season is […]

What is Childhood Anxiety?

  Guest post by Gayle Pape, LCSW   Something upsetting happens and your child worries that it might happen again. You talk it over with your child and they bounce back.  This cycle is a natural part of a child’s life as they grow and experience new things. However, when your child’s feelings of anxiety […]

Exercising for Your Mental Health

Guest blog by Aaron Johnson, LCPC When you think of exercise what is the first thing that comes to mind? Many feelings can make it challenging to get started. Sometimes you feel exhausted or overwhelmed, so you aren’t motivated to do anything physical. Other times you may feel hopeless or experience self-judgment because it can […]