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The holidays can bring out the best and the worst in us. While a fun time of year, the holidays can trigger multiple stressors in all of us. So, what can be done about these stressors and tough feelings as we head into the new year?
For some, resolutions can feel overwhelming and spark anxiety, especially when goals are unrealistic. The truth is, many people struggle to keep them—so it may be time to step off that cycle and try a different approach.
While the holidays bring joy for some, they can cause anxiety for others—especially around family gatherings. Setting boundaries may bring pushback, making it important to find ways to navigate these situations with care.
The holiday season encourages giving, which can bring joy and even boost wellbeing, but it can also create stress. The key is finding a balance so you can embrace giving without feeling overwhelmed.
The holidays aren’t always picture-perfect—distance, health, and finances can create stress and separation. While difficult emotions may arise, there’s also room for joy, connection, and hope. Focusing on small positive moments can help make the season feel more meaningful and manageable.
For those suffering from seasonal depression, or ‘Seasonal Affective Disorder’ (SAD), the oncoming of fall and winter can negatively impact their lives more than just the inconveniences of cold weather, snow, and icy conditions. Here are some at-home solutions you can try.
Gratitude can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and make us more resilient. It floods your heart with warmth, changes the way you think, and allows you to let go of tensions. Focusing on gratitude will shift your perspective on life, and with practice, becomes a gratitude mindset.
Am I doing anything right? This question could easily be muttered by my teenagers or by me. Parenting teenagers is no easy feat, especially parenting teens with traumatic backgrounds. Learning to parent your teenager's inner child while they emerge as a young adult can help you navigate this difficult stage.
Anxiety can be the most overwhelming feeling as it causes us to imagine the different things that could happen if what we fear comes true. In parenting, your job with an anxious child is to help them through the experience and not avoid it.
Let’s talk about self-care for foster parents, shall we? When each day is unpredictable, especially as many of our children deal with night terrors and other nighttime disturbances, how do we find the time and mental, physical, and emotional space to take care of ourselves?
The month of October recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness. The one thing that is always true is domestic violence spans across family systems and impacts not only the survivor and their families but for communities, too. No matter the definition, domestic violence is much more than two words.
There usually is not one clear reason for why someone may feel suicidal or that suicide is the only answer to their problems. Suicide is preventable and knowing the warning signs allows us to help those around us who may be feeling hopeless.
Suicide can be a very difficult topic to discuss. Teachers often feel helpless to prevent student suicide, but they probably underestimate the impact of their words on their students. Honest and caring conversations about suicide can save lives.
Summer is slowly coming to an end. Many families are experiencing a mixture of feelings, both positive and negative. No matter how you are feeling as summer draws to an end, remember, your most important job is to teach your children how to be successful adults.
Give your brain a break and find some inspiration with our "Works of Heart” coloring pages. Download, print, and share our four hope-filled designs.
What is the correlation between depression and suicide, and when should you be concerned?
We spend nearly a third of our lives sleeping. It may feel like a waste of time, but it may be helpful to think of sleep as an investment in your physical and emotional energy. Sleep gives your brain and body a chance to recover from the day and get ready for tomorrow.
As teenagers and young adults grow up, they may begin to explore romantic relationships. While these are normal milestones for a young adult, it’s important to talk with youth about boundaries and consent, and how they are important in any relationship, platonic or romantic.
Seasonal depression isn’t just a winter experience—some people feel it in spring or summer, too. While the season can be enjoyable for many, others may experience low mood or melancholy. Understanding the difference between “summertime blues,” summer SAD, and other concerns is key.
While conversations around children’s mental health have entered the mainstream, often newborns to age six are left out due to misconceptions that they won’t remember the things happening at this point in their life. But science shows us differently – children’s mental health begins developing before they are even born.
The teen years can be a challenge for both teens and parents. The moodiness that often accompanies teens' hormone changes, power struggles, school, and peer stress and emerging independence can be difficult to navigate.
The Fourth of July is often celebrated with outdoor festivities and fireworks, but it can be overwhelming for some individuals. Loud noises and bright visuals may trigger distress for people with sensory processing challenges, including PTSD, autism, or sensory processing disorder.
Animals play an important role in human life, offering comfort, companionship, and support during difficult times. Some are also trained to provide therapy or assist with daily tasks, helping people navigate the world more safely and independently.
Luke Spiegelhoff, Clinical Director Specialist, shares information on the types of self-harm, warning signs, differences between self-harm and suicidal ideation, and how to help someone who struggles with self-harm.
Resources provided through our website are informational in nature and not meant to take the place of consulting your physician, mental health professional, or other qualified health providers regarding your well-being or the well-being of others.
