Author Archives: Laurie

You Are Not to Blame!

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Laurie

Raising any child can be challenging, but living with a special needs child can be flat out daunting! As parents we try to do the best we can and it is frustrating and hurtful when others just don’t understand that … Continue reading →

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What Are ‘Trauma Informed Practices’?

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Laurie

A few weeks ago I attended a very powerful seminar, presented by Heather T. Forbes, LCSW, on ‘Trauma Informed Practices’. This particular seminar was geared to educators, but the ideas presented are designed to be used across environments. The basic … Continue reading →

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Being a Teenager, Especially a Teenage Girl, is Tough!

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Laurie

Life can be so challenging. Growing up in this day and age is not easy. Children, teens and adults can struggle with getting through each day. New evidence is showing that women, and especially teenage girls, are dealing with an … Continue reading →

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New Information about Autism

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Laurie

There are many, many different views on the hows and whys of autism. New information comes out on a regular basis. The more we know the better able we are to provide appropriate services. This interesting article in Time talks … Continue reading →

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The Challenges of Depression

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Laurie

Many people have a hard time understanding the struggles faced by those living with depression. ‘How hard can it be to just get up and brush your hair? You know you’ll feel better’. But the truth is there are real … Continue reading →

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How Do You Take Care of Yourself?

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Laurie

There are so many demands in our lives today. As employees, partners, parents and friends, we often give, give and give of ourselves, leaving little for taking care of us. We can become overwhelmed and begin to really suffer not … Continue reading →

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These Can Be Trying Times For Many Children

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Laurie

Kids today seem to have more demands on them than ever. Parents are almost always working outside the home at least part of the time. Kids have to get up early and often feel rushed. Classrooms are crowded and resources … Continue reading →

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Horses have so many wonderful gifts to share!

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Laurie

Whether you are young or old, horses have so much to offer! This wonderful news clip/article, describes a trial program/study that took place at UCDavis and focused on the role of horses in helping those living with dementia and/or Alzheimer. … Continue reading →

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How do we deal with depression?

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Laurie

Look, we all have times in our lives when we feel sad. Something goes wrong. We lose out on an opportunity, a job, a promotion, a home we hoped to buy. We lose someone we love through death or divorce.  … Continue reading →

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When do we stop Shaming and Blaming?

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Laurie

Nobody chooses to have mental health issues. Whether it is drugs, alcohol or some other type of addiction, it is not something someone chooses. Nobody chooses to have an addiction. With addiction you are looking at underlying mental health issues, … Continue reading →

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