Could it be trauma? Trauma is described as an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained...
Authority figures surround children: parents, teachers, coaches, and other adults interact with kids every day. The sooner a child can understand the need for authority, and how to appropriately interact with adults, the more capable they will be with navigating...
Children face an array of social issues at school and online. Bullying has gained significant attention recently, with stories of young children hurting themselves as a result of social media or in-school harassment becoming a weekly news topic. Peer pressure also...
Everyone is aware of the physical benefits of exercise, but recommending exercise as a mental health treatment is often underused. If you’ve ever experienced the afterglow from finishing an intense workout, or the runner’s high after pounding the pavement, you’ve...
Trauma can take on many forms. Some are obvious such as abuse, neglect, the death of a loved one, or a severe injury. Other forms of trauma are not as obvious, but can have a lasting impact nonetheless. These may include bullying, experiencing divorce, or rejection by...
