Category Archives: Addiction

When You Are Feeling Anxious

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Laurie

A big test. Talking with the boss about a raise. The first day at school. Moving to a new place. There are many legitimate reasons for feeling ‘anxious’. But sometimes anxiety becomes more than just the day-to-day concerns and start … Continue reading →

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Which Came First The Cell Phone or Feeling Isolated?

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Laurie

Most of us have seen and experienced children, teens and even adults who are so attached their technology that the rest of their lives are diminished. It is alarming when entire families sitting at the table together are all engaged … Continue reading →

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A Better Way to Deal with ‘Acting Out’

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Laurie

We have all seen it. A kiddo who is dealing with something that may be challenging or frustrating and they just lose it. But they may throw things, lash out, yell, cry or even just curl up in a ball … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Can Happen to Anyone

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Laurie

We all have our challenges. We do. We just do. Young or old. Tall or short. Slim or curvy. Financially secure or living on the edge. There are those that are more resilient and there are those who may need … Continue reading →

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New Study Highlights Why Good Interventions Are So Important

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Laurie

It is not hard to understand that kids and teens dealing with social, emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors if they are not guided in a better direction. They will look for … Continue reading →

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When ‘Worry’ is Something to Worry About

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Laurie

Come on! We all worry at times. Am I going to be late? Did I remember to lock the back door? Am I going to run out of gas? Are the kids ok? How did I do on the test? … Continue reading →

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Equine Therapy Programs Struggle

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Laurie

It is a sad day when we learn that another Equine Therapy Program will be closing their doors. Wisconsin’s CHAP program has reached the sad conclusion that they can not continue to provide services. We know the struggles of implementing … Continue reading →

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Why an Increase in Mental Health Issues for Millennials?

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Laurie

Millennials are typically described as those born in the 1980s through the early 2ooo’s.  That make them in their late-teens through their early 30’s today. And yes, we are seeing a rise in reports of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts … Continue reading →

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How Lack of Sleep Impacts Mental Health

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Laurie

We all know that we can become irritable and don’t function as well if we do not get enough sleep. But for some people dealing with chronic sleep issues, it is much more serious. It may be that they struggle … Continue reading →

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Medication Alone May Not be Enough

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Laurie

Today there are a myriad of different medications available to treat most medical conditions including mental health issues. But time after time we hear clients and their caregivers lament that the medication they/their child/teen are taking does not seem to … Continue reading →

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