Monthly Archives: August 2017

Life Experiences and PTSD

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Laurie

Watching the news this morning is heartbreaking. We see families hunkered down and hoping that they survive. We see families dragging themselves through waist high water, trying to find someplace dry. We see families in shelters, wondering if friends and … Continue reading →

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When Children Fail to Cope

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Laurie

Most kids experience some resistance/anxiety to new situations. We are not surprised when on the first day of school to see kids crying and clinging as parents dolefully walk away from them. But, in a short time, most kids adjust. … Continue reading →

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Environmental Factors that Keep People From Healing

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Laurie

I have to admit, one of the hardest things about the work we do, is the awareness that sometimes, no matter how much we care and how well a client does in our program, they will continue to have serious … Continue reading →

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“Suicide rates among young women at an all-time high”

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Laurie

This headline stopped my heart for a moment. At this time, when so many of us are working to help young woman understand that they can be themselves and can grow up to have the life they want for themselves, … Continue reading →

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New Research Shows That There is More to ADHD

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Laurie

We all know kids, teens and perhaps even adults, who struggle with ADHD.  They have trouble staying focused and on task, struggle to complete one thing before moving on to the next, and many other things including some self-esteem/self confidence … Continue reading →

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Depression Can Strike Anyone

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Laurie

Our vision of what someone dealing with depression is often very skewed. We may see a ‘loser’. Someone who can not keep a job, has no life, just can’t get it together. However, we are often reminded that even successful … Continue reading →

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ADHD Challenges – HOMEWORK

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Laurie

Doing homework is rarely something that a child/teen looks forward to. For families struggling with ADHD issues, it can become a nightmare for child/teen and parents alike. We want our kids/teens to be successful, but the emotionally draining daily grind … Continue reading →

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Strong Men Struggle Too

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Laurie

Both men and woman can endure incredibly stressful situations. However, men are traditionally more ‘stoic’. They put on a ‘good face’ and ‘soldier on’. Unfortunately, this is something boys are often taught from a very young age. It’s not that … Continue reading →

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Can be Debilitating

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Laurie

We all have things that we like to have ‘just so’. Maybe it’s how the sheets are tucked in or how the towels are hung up. You only like your hot dog with a little bit of catsup or can’t … Continue reading →

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The Struggle With PTSD

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Laurie

As I have stated in recent posts, most of us have experienced some type of trauma in our lives. However, depending on many things, including the severity of the situation and our own resiliency, we may have been about to … Continue reading →

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