Trauma-informed mental health advice for parents.
Do you ever feel disconnected in your relationships or struggle to truly understand others? Empathy is the key to bridging those gaps. It’s not just a trait, it’s your superpower. Empathy allows us to connect deeply, foster understanding, and create meaningful change in our lives and communities. In this week’s episode of Ask Dr. Jodi, […]
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of a mental health crisis among young people worldwide. Adolescents and young adults are facing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, exacerbated by factors such as academic pressure, social media influence, and the uncertainties of the future. The COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified these challenges,
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Executive functioning skills are the foundation of our ability to plan, organize, and manage daily life successfully. These cognitive processes help us set goals, control impulses, regulate emotions, and adapt to new situations. Whether in school, work, or personal life, strong executive functioning skills are essential for problem-solving and decision-making. This series will explore the
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Parenting tips are needed right now! Shifting policies impact vulnerable families, so I asked Genie Dawkins, parenting coach about what parents can do to support their children and communities. In the wake of recent executive orders signed by the new President, families across the U.S. are facing new challenges. With policies affecting immigration, healthcare, and
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Are you self-silencing? Have you ever stopped yourself from speaking up because you were afraid of being judged or rejected? If you’re like most people, you’ve done this more often than you’d like to admit. This habit, called self-silencing, might feel like an easy way to avoid conflict, but over time, it can quietly build
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Mental exhaustion and turmoil and experiences like depression, anxiety, frustration, and anger are getting to all of us. That’s because it is a regular human response to our world. But there are simple morning practices that you can implement to improve your mental health. Before I tell you about them, I want you to know:
September is suicide prevention awareness month. This blog post will focus on suicide prevention for Generation Z. Devastatingly, the increase in anxiety and depression symptoms among young people in the last 20 years has also increased how many young people lose their lives to suicide. The CDC reports that after little change between 2001 and
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Teaching teens decision-making skills is essential as they transition from childhood to adulthood. During adolescence, teens encounter more complex situations and choices, ranging from academic decisions to social interactions and future career paths. However, they often lack the experience to grasp the long-term consequences of their actions fully. By equipping teens with decision-making strategies, we
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