Category Archives: PTSD

Tip of the week 3.10.14

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Laurie

Of course, your eyes, ears, and brain tell you a lot about a person. And when you know a lot about a person it is easy to begin to make assumptions. But the view from the outside of a person … Continue reading →

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Cause and Affect?

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Laurie

More interesting research this time find a link between ‘energy drinks’ and mental health/addiction issues in teens. The study does say that they are not sure what the link is. I would propose that the link is actually the reverse – … Continue reading →

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A Link Between Childhood Abuse and Adult ADHD

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Laurie

Interesting new research is pointing to a correlation between childhood abuse and adult ADHD. However, what I find most interesting is that there is also research that indicates that we may, in some cases, be misdiagnosing PTSD, as ADHD. Depending on when childhood … Continue reading →

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When Foster Kids “Age Out” of the System

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Laurie

Recently my good friend, Joseph Galata, Executive Director for Sierra Association of Foster Families, has been talking about the many homeless young people he has met who were in foster care before ‘aging out’ of the system. It is a … Continue reading →

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When Tantrums are a Sign of More Serious Issues

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Laurie

Look, almost all kids at one time or another throw a earth-shaking, mind numbing tantrum. They are having a really bad day and that one last thing just tips them over the edge. Parents, teachers and casual bystanders are awestruck … Continue reading →

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Bullying can have long term consequences

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Laurie

Sadly, stories of bullying and the devastating consequences are in the news almost daily. New research is showing that being bullied can cause life-time issues. Many of our clients have been bullied and, in some cases have even bullied others. … Continue reading →

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How do we deal with Teen Suicide?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Laurie

This is such an emotional subject. My guess is that most people know of a teen that has taken their life. It may not be a personal experience. It may just be a teen in your child’s school, but you … Continue reading →

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2.17.14 Tip of the Week

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Laurie

Tiny things – the tone of your voice, the exact words you use as you go through otherwise ordinary events – communicate volumes. For many dealing with mental health issues the tiny things can become insurmountable. The hyper-vigilance of those … Continue reading →

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Being a child/teen today is different

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Laurie

The news is scary. There is an alarming increase in children and teens suffering with mental health issues and even in the number of child/teen suicide. Family instability, social pressure, educational expectations and societal standards are combining to create a … Continue reading →

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Physical health and mental health go hand in hand

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Laurie

We all know that if we do not feel good physically it can make us feel cranky and far less able to deal with any emotional upsets that come along.  But there is new research that points to a much … Continue reading →

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