Understanding worry, fear, and anxiety problems and learning what to do about them.
Where were you on 911 ? On a home visit. That is where I was when I first knew what was happening on 9/11. My first job as a social worker was at Mt. Hope Family Center. Most of my day was spent visiting families in the community to provide education and support. The TV, […]
Deciding to medicate your child is a serious and often stressful choice for any parent. When you’re considering medication for mental health, PTSD, behavioral issues, or ADHD, it’s essential to approach the decision with careful thought and thorough research. When your child is suffering, you will do anything to relieve them. In my experience, parents
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My daughter, Lily, found a missing piece to our Trouble board game under the couch. Even though we had mere minutes to get her bag ready and make a mad dash to the school bus, it was important to her to put that piece back where it belonged. I supported her and appreciated the lesson
What’s guilt got to do with it? Everything and nothing. I remember reading long ago that there is but two emotions, love and fear. But I am left wondering where does guilt fall in the mix? (Though, I can guess where it falls, since it is not near “love”. But I’ll get back to that
As I explained, another obstacle to positive thinking is feeling like it is not possible. Coincidentally, I just watched Alice in Wonderland. One of the first quotes- “It is impossible if you think it is so” became the premise for the movie. Know it is possible The quote, “I believe 6 impossible things before breakfast.”
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An Eating Disorder has a loud voice. This excerpt is from a journal entry from a 14 year old with Anorexia taken from the book Biting the Hand that Starves You: Inspiring Resistance to Anorexia by Richard Maisel, David Epston, and Ali Borden. I ask myself why am I so miserable? Anorexia pretending to be
On top of how much we judge ourselves, we also have a significant amount of worry about what this all means, how long is it going to last, how it will affect my life, and what will others think, etc. I invite you to consider the diagram in the previous blog entry. Worry Globs When
The news about vets/returning soldiers and suicide has really caught my attention in the last few months. This is primarily, because it is such a waste to lose them after families, friends, as well as the soldiers themselves, prayed so hard for their safe return from combat tours. I have also been interested in the
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