A Guide for Processing Trauma
The human body is resilient. It can adapt to the environment, recover from injury, weather the storm of stress, and heal from any damages. The brain can be even more fascinating. Much like the body, it is able to react and adapt to stress, different areas of the brain operate in a carefully balanced song and dance to meet needs in the blink of an eye, and it manages emotions and memories. When a trauma occurs, both your body and mind can be significantly impacted in the time
Jun 17, 2024
Seasonal Depression: what It is and how to cope with it
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression or winter depression, is a type of depression that occurs in the fall and winter months when there is less sunlight. It is believed that the lack of sunlight exposure can disrupt the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) and affect the production of certain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and melatonin, which play a role in mood regulation and sleep-wake cycles. Here are some strategies that may help
Dec 1, 2023
Self-Harm Awareness Month
Self-harm or Self-Injury refers to the intentional infliction of injury or pain on oneself as a response to depression, trauma, anxiety, or intense feelings that a person does not know how to deal with in a healthy way. Self-harm is a serious and dangerous problem that has been growing amongst children, teens, and young adults for many years. According to a recent study by the American Journal of Public Health ( click here ), the rate of teens and young adults who admit to en
Mar 7, 2022
August 26th: Women’s Equality Day | Empowering the Women in Your Life
Celebrate Women’s Equality Day by Empowering the Women in your life! How To Empower Stay at Home Moms Remind her of the fantastic...
Aug 25, 2021
What to do if Anxiety is affecting your sleep
Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States, which means it is very likely that you or someone you know suffers from anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling of fear or worry that is difficult to overcome. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, general anxiety jumped to record levels for both children and adults. Now that the pandemic has lessened, social anxiety has become an issue for many children and adults as work and various life events have gone back to in
Jul 19, 2021
