Why Understanding What Trauma Does to the Brain Helps You Heal
Originally posted in 2023 Trauma happens when you experience an event as physically or emotionally harmful or even life-threatening. Your body’s ability to cope is overwhelmed. Even though the event passes, trauma has lasting adverse effects on a person’s mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. With nearly 61% of men and 51% of women […]
Mindfulness Activities for Kids
Guest post by Rebecca Muir, LSW Originally published in September, 2021 Late one night some time ago, my son was engaged with me in an epic battle to avoid going to bed. Every excuse and delay tactic he could throw my way got tossed. Eventually, he settled hard on the old “monsters” routine, and we […]
Can Depression and Anxiety be Cured?
Originally posted in August, 2021 If you’ve had depression, anxiety, or even both, chances are you’ve wondered “Can depression and anxiety be cured?” Wouldn’t it be a relief to have the symptoms gone? The psychological and medical communities believe these common disorders unfortunately can’t be “cured.” However, your symptoms of depression and anxiety can be […]
How Does Scent Affect Emotions?
Guest blog by Sheri Leasure, LCSW Have you ever considered the power of your nose? Your sense of smell works like a specialized chemical detector in your nose. When you breathe in, tiny particles from the air (which come from food, flowers, smoke, or anything that has a scent) enter your nose. But how […]
How to Support Your Adult Child with Anxiety and Depression
Guest blog by Jordan Spinazzola LSW, ACSW Dealing with anyone in your life who has a mental illness can be challenging. It is even more challenging when it is your child. It is hard to see your child hurt. That doesn’t really change, even after they have grown to adulthood. So when you have an […]