Everyone can use a little extra support and encouragement when handling life’s challenges . In fact, research shows that verbalizing feelings can have a significant therapeutic effect on the brain. In other words, getting your worries out in the open— particularly with someone trained to help you manage what surfaces — is a good thing… Continue reading Start Your Journey Today
Since the Columbine shooting in 1999, an estimated 390,000 students in the United States have been exposed to gun violence at school, a figure that includes students present during these incidents, regardless of whether they were physically harmed. Additionally, about 60 percent of children in the U.S. have been exposed to violence, crime, or abuse… Continue reading A Place to Hide
Supporting children in building their emotional health and overall well-being will help to build their personal happiness throughout their lives. Here are some ideas to pave the way for healthy conversations with the young people in your life. Keep Open Conversations About Emotions Encourage your children to talk about their feelings, whether it’s happiness, excitement,… Continue reading Healthy Conversations with Kids
Do you find your teen easily bored? Here are a few boredom busters that came straight from my work with teenagers in our community. Stay active! It’s important to add exercise to your daily life. Take a walk with your family or friends, get out on your bike or skateboard, learn a new dance, or… Continue reading Teen Boredom Busters
Many people experience feelings of worry, stress, and anxiety due to uncertainty in their lives. When life feels challenging, it can also offer us opportunities to practice living in new, more connected ways, to reduce stress. What does that mean? When we develop a new routine, for example, it can help create predictability in a time of… Continue reading Tips for Managing Anxiety
Throughout the world, millions of people have been placed under lockdown due to the quarantine resulting from the coronavirus. Social distancing and isolation are extremely important to stop the spread of the virus, however, for people who are experiencing domestic violence, in many cases, the quarantine is trapping individuals and families in their homes with… Continue reading Supporting People Experiencing Domestic Violence During the Coronavirus Crisis
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