Taking the role of a mentor can seem like big shoes to fill. You’re becoming the person that a child or adolescent looks up to. But they need to become more independent, and someone has to do it. So why not you? There are many ways to go about mentoring youth to...
Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” A trauma-informed approach to care acknowledges that health care teams need to have a complete picture of a patient’s life in order to provide effective healthcare services....
Whatever type of loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. But by understanding the stages and types of grief, you can find healthier ways to cope. Myth: The pain will go away faster if you ignore it. Fact: Trying to ignore your pain or keep it...
Having bad mental health can have negative effects that ripple through your entire life and prevent you from living a healthy and happy lifestyle. Here are the top 5 signs your mental health is suffering. 1.) FEELING IRRITABLE Everyone becomes annoyed from time to...
Unprocessed trauma can continue to negatively impact your life when it is pushed aside. Here are the top 5 signs you still have unprocessed trauma. 1.) AVODANT BEHAVIORS For instance, you may avoid places or activities that make you think about the event. 2.) SOCIAL...
