As we celebrate Veteran’s Day (and the Marine Corps birthday!), let’s pause and address the mental health implications of service to country. Those who serve in our armed forces signed on the dotted line, pledging their time, life, and limb. Their family members, on the other hand, do not make this choice. The mental health implications for the military member and their family deserve to be talked about.
Read MoreWhen traveling a year ago, I saw someone wearing a t-shirt that said, “Emotions Destroy Everything”. Oh boy. This made me and those who I was traveling with laugh because we all could relate a little too well. When thinking about feeling emotion, it honestly seems easier to just not let yourself feel. Feeling emotion takes time, energy, is messy, and can really feel just plain down uncomfortable. It seems easier to just push the emotions away, to push them down or push them out. They seem more like a nuisance than helpful. This may be how you feel too. But do emotions really destroy everything? Let’s take a minute to explore this.
Read MoreIt’s no lie that we are born a “blank slate”. As we grow and develop, we begin to identify who we are and what makes us, us. Our true identity is discovered prior to fostering relationships with others, having children, and beginning our careers. The unfortunate thing that occurs is that we often lose focus of our own true identity once these different life aspects happen for us. We find that our identity will adapt to our environment and sometimes we often mold our identity to fit into the life we work on creating as time marches on. As we age and our children leave the home, friends come and go, relationships begin and end, it’s important that we take time to return to focusing on our true identity as individuals to ensure we don’t lose sight of ourselves.
Read MoreInner child work is a therapeutic approach known for its remarkable ability to heal emotional wounds, inspire self-compassion, and promote psychological growth. As a trauma- informed and culturally competent therapist, I frequently incorporate inner child work into my sessions to help clients connect with their previous traumas, understand how these events influence their current behavior, and feel empowered to create a better future. Continue reading to understand more about the significance of inner child work, its impact on healing, and how to approach it in a way that is culturally and individually appropriate.
Read MoreWhat is ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that is characterized by patterns of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. ADHD is typically diagnosed during one’s childhood, but could be diagnosed later into adulthood if symptoms are consistent. If you have a child diagnosed with ADHD, they are typically diagnosed with mild, moderate, or severe ADHD. Symptoms of ADHD will look different for every child. Oftentimes ADHD is mistaken in children for “being too hyper” or “poor listeners”. Although children with ADHD can become restless and struggle to focus, it is important to consider the various symptoms they experience.
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