How to Talk to Your Kid So They Will Listen
You love your child, but do you ever wonder if you’d have better luck talking to a rock? Whether they ignore you, talk back to you, or just don’t do what you ask, it can leave you drained and at a loss for what to do. You’re probably wondering, “Why doesn’t my kid listen to […]
How to Cope with School Anxiety
Guest post by Amrit Singh, LSW As the end of August approaches, many students are preparing to return to school. They might feel excited and joyful – or afraid and anxious. If you’re a parent of students in the latter category you might be wondering how to help them cope with school anxiety. Whether your […]
ADHD or Anxiety Symptoms, or Both
Do you have difficulty paying attention, experience excessive restlessness, or become nervous easily? Then if you’re like many people, you may have been told you may have ADHD (Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder). On the other hand, you may have been told that you have Anxiety. Here’s the thing: you might have both. ADHD and Anxiety […]
The Truth You Probably Don’t Know About Gun Violence and Mental Health
Guest post by Jennifer DiCostanzo, LCSW, CADC, CODP1 Let me start off by making it clear that this piece is not political. It is not intended to persuade an opinion about the Second Amendment in either direction. Rather, it is to destigmatize mental illness and to be an advocate for a community I have devoted […]
Why Understanding What Trauma Does to the Brain Helps You Heal
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 experiencing trauma in their […]