Category Archives: Anxiety Disorders

PTSD not just about soldiers and abuse victims

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Laurie

Almost every one of us, in our lifetime, will experience some type of trauma. From the unexpected loss of a loved one to an auto accident, we deal with traumatic events. Many people are able to deal with these events … Continue reading →

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Children and stress

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Laurie

If you don’t have kids in your life these days, it may surprise you to hear that many children today are feeling pretty stressed out. The demands made on kids today are very different than what was expected of us … Continue reading →

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Appreciating the challenges of Adoption

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Laurie

Raising children will always be challenging, but there additional issues you will face if you take on raising an adopted child. It is rare that a child that has been placed for adoption has not experienced some negative event in … Continue reading →

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Tip of the week 1.20.14

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Laurie

From the book ‘The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People’ TAKE CARE NOT TO HARSHLY CIRITIZE FAMILY AND FRIENDS We rely on those closest to us for support. We can accept critical words from those who ar not close to … Continue reading →

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Some very helpful tips on traveling with kids

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Laurie

For many families travel time, even just from home to school, can be truamatic. When kids have transitioning issue to begin with and then add in some of the sensory issues created by the noise and visual overload that car … Continue reading →

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The baby blues

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Laurie

There are many things that can trigger depression. The loss of a loved one. The loss of a job. And surprisingly, the birth of a baby or maybe a combination of things. For many people, the sadness and grief passes … Continue reading →

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Do they laugh to hide their tears and fears?

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Laurie

I have to say that I have personal experience with this. Many years ago I lived with a man who was one of the funniest people I had ever met. He was also one of the unhappiest. Daily life was … Continue reading →

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The value of Equine Therapy for Vets

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Laurie

The men and women who serve our country are our greatest heroes. They leave family and friends and put their lives on the line so that we can live our lives in safety and freedom. Yet, when they come back … Continue reading →

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‘Mindfulness’ and everyday living

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Laurie

In our rush, rush, busy, multi-tasking lives, it is easy to get caught up in what you will be doing next “gotta remember to pick up the dry cleaning. The dog is due for shots. What will we have for … Continue reading →

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When does ‘collecting’ become ‘hoarding’?

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Laurie

The Mayo Clinic has explored this question with some very interesting insights. Among the facts that they share is about 75 percent of the time, hoarding occurs in conjunction with other mental issues such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol dependence, … Continue reading →

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