Michael Jackson’s Death Saved My Life While watching Michael Jackson’s This is It on Netflix recently, I was transported back to that June 2009 day in the dentist’s chair, when my dentist stopped to turn up the radio, and everyone gathered around, shocked to hear of Michael Jackson’s death. I was later horrified to…
Is your overactive mind keeping you up at night? For most of us, lying awake at night is the only time out of our 24-hour day when we’re truly alone with our thoughts. We’re not distracted by working, playing, reading, watching TV, or having a conversation. And annoyingly, those thoughts can come bursting to…
Teenagers will find ways to get high because they believe that it is fun. However, many teenagers are not aware that the ways they are choosing to get high can cause serious health risks even death. Teenagers were using the cough medicine, Robitussin, because it contains DMX an provides an easy high. Well teenagers are…
Teenagers have been experimenting and using drugs for decades. Prior to the pandemic opioids were a major issue and so was heroine. In 2017, Opioids were becoming more expensive and teenagers started turning to heroine. Teens were turning to heroine because it was available and cheap. However, it was responsible for a large number…
Many people living with long-term effects of concussion and other traumatic brain injuries may be very interested to know that: Studies suggest that up to 70% of people with concussion and other traumatic brain injuries (TBI) develop sleep disturbances, with a significant portion going on to live with chronic insomnia for years. Insomnia is known…
It seems like now more than ever, stress management is one of the most vital skills a person can have – but how exactly does one manage stress? There isn’t one singular answer, but this blog post can be a great starting point! What is Stress (and What Do I Do About It)? Stress is…
So often in today’s fast paced world, we make quick decisions. And generally, that serves us well – ruminating over choices can cause many problems and having the ability to succinctly sort through information and choose can be invaluable. However, there are times – such as in relationships – where reacting on a more instinctual…
As adults, we know that talking about feelings can often be overwhelming. And yet, adults have the tendency (as teachers, parents, babysitters, et cetera) to expect children to know their own feelings and talk about them! If you’ve ever experienced frustration with trying to understand your child’s thoughts or feelings, I understand and want to…
Therapy really can radically alter your life, but it can also keep you feeling like you are going in circles. Therapy is an investment. Of your time, your money and your emotional energy. If you find YOUR therapist, you really can change your life. Therapy, with the right therapist, can help you to learn a…
Many parents, who have teenagers, often encounter power struggles with their teenager. Typically the power struggle occurs because the teenager disagrees with the limits their parents are setting. Many parents get frustrated by the power struggles, but teenagers at times enjoy the power struggle. If they get their parents into an argument most parents…