Facts and Myths about Suicide

September 21, 2015 depression, stress, suicide 0 Comments

September is National Suicide Awareness Month.   Up to as many as 1 million people die a year due to suicide. National Suicide Awareness Day was on September 10th.   People participated in organized walks to bring awareness to suicide and to…

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Back to school!

The 2015-2016 school year is here! After a fabulous summer, some kiddos have a hard time returning to the structure and routine of the school. Here are a few tips to help them with the transition: *Remind your child that…

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Myths about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Myth # 1-Only soldiers who were in combat can develop PTSD. Truth-ANYONE can develop PTSD. Men, women, children, any race and any religious affiliation can develop PTSD. Post traumatic stress syndrome does not discriminate. PTSD is caused by an individual…

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Why I love private practice!

Let me tell you the reasons.... 1. Freedom. It offers freedom to both me and my clients. I am able to schedule sessions at mutually convenient times that best suit me and my clients. In my practice, I am open…

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Help! I can’t sleep!

I am sure you have been like me at some point and found yourself staring at your alarm clock as you count the seconds, minutes, and even hours as they go by and you are still awake. You panic. You…

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Relax! It’s good for your health!

Why is self care important? Self-care too often falls by the wayside. Do you find yourself saying, “I’ll relax when________________________.” I will only sit and relax when I get the laundry done tonight. I’ll relax if the baby falls asleep…

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Trauma then, trauma now.

Who remembers when the Challenger exploded? I do. I was 8 years old. It was awful. We learned about space in school and we were all so excited that a teacher was able to go to space! I have learned…

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Help! My teenager won’t talk to me!

January 28, 2015 parenting, stress, teenagers 0 Comments

Your teenager won’t talk to you. “I swear there is something wrong with her! Why is she so mean? How did this happen so fast? I miss my baby! Maybe she is on drugs! I knew that new kid in…

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Where has “independent play” gone?

January 23, 2015 child anxiety

Where has “independent play" gone? I am not sure, but let’s bring it back! As a therapist, I am often left competing with hockey schedules, tournaments, a classroom birthday party, golf lessons, a mani/pedi with Grandma, karate, etc……you get the…

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