Author Archives: Laurie

When Does ‘Anxiety’ Become a Problem?

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Laurie

We all have things that stress us out. We have a big meeting in the morning, worry about over-sleeping, and are awake all night. We worry that the outfit you have on is not ‘appropriate’ and check in with others … Continue reading →

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PTSD Impacting Many Lives

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Laurie

Most people understand that those in the military who see combat are likely to struggle with the issue of PTSD and it is probably not hard to understand that firefighters and police officers may experience the same kinds of trauma. … Continue reading →

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We Know What We Do Makes a Difference!

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Laurie

As this CNN report shows, there is a lot of anecdotal evidence to support the effectiveness of Equine Therapy, but for many reasons, there continues to be limited ‘research’ that establish Equine Therapy as a quality, proven intervention for those … Continue reading →

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When You Are Dealing With More Than Just ADHD

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Laurie

When dealing with children/teens with ADHD it never seems ‘simple’ and research is showing that, in many cases it’s because there is more going on. This NEWS Medical Life Sciences article, Hardik Patel, M.Pharm takes a look at some of … Continue reading →

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How Do We Help Our Teens?

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Laurie

Earlier today I read and shared on our Facebook page a tragic article about a local teenager who committed suicide. The statistics are more than alarming. These young lives are far to precious for us to let them end when … Continue reading →

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What Can I do Now to Help My Child/Teen Prepare For School in the Fall

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Laurie

During the school year life can get very hectic and we watch our kiddos struggle to get through each day. We lament that there is not more time to slow down and see what we can do to help them. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes We Just Want to Know How to Help

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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When it is NOT Just ‘Shyness’

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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We Need to Offer More Support

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Laurie

I don’t know if it is true or not, but it certainly seems to me that we are all experiencing more difficult and traumatic incidents in our lives. These are difficult times. In my own experience, my father died when … Continue reading →

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Frightening Increase in Teen Suicide

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Laurie

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 … Continue reading →

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