Month: May 2018
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Sometimes We Just Want to Know How to Help
When friends and loved ones are struggling with anxiety we are often at a loss as to what we can do to help. We want to be there for them, but my fear that we will say or do the wrong thing. This great blog article by John D. Moore, Ph.D., on PsychCentral’s website offers…
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When it is NOT Just ‘Shyness’
Most of us have experienced moments of ‘shyness’ or times when we have felt challenged by a social situation. Maybe it’s a party where you don’t know many people or perhaps we are required to give an oral presentation. There may even be days where we just don’t want to go out and deal with…
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Frightening Increase in Teen Suicide
The numbers are sad and scary. CBS reports on a new study showing that “Suicide is now the third leading cause of death among American adolescents”. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that the number of kids and teens hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or attempts more than doubled in the U.S. from 2008 to…
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Work With Horses Facilitating Corporate Team Building
Most of my posts are about the social, emotional, behavioral and mental health work we do at Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy, but we offer even more! This story on Global News talks about a program in Toronto that is working with horses to ‘teach team building, wellness, coping and leadership skills…’and so much more! At…
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Depression is NOT a ‘One Size Fits All’ Scenario
Depression is ‘an often-crippling disease that affects nearly 15 percent of adults worldwide’ (according to the World Health Organization). When we or someone we know struggles with ‘Depression’ we are hoping that there is a simple solution for feeling better. Medication, time with a therapist or other interventions are all solutions, but sadly, none of…