Talking to Children about Violence
This article is a reprint on how to talk to children about violence. Unfortunately, the information is still timely as shootings continue to occur around…
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The Negativity Trap
It’s a common trap for parents to believe that they have to define themselves by the many struggles and problems they experience. Those are not…
Contemplations on Control: How we make (good) decisions
Some people have trouble making good decisions. Boundaries are a challenge and saying “no” feels impossible. For others, they are quite comfortable making decisions. They…
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Contemplations on Control: Rebellious Teens
Whenever we think about the challenges of parents, there is probably nothing more colorful than the problem of a rebellious teenager. Trying to control an…
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How does trauma impact the family?
A fact sheet from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. All families experience trauma differently. Some factors such as the children’s age or the family’s…
Are You Mentally Tough?
How quickly can you bounce back from difficult situations? Do you feel like you thrive from day to day or is it challenging to just…
The Problem with Labeling Trauma
There is a common problem in social work and mental health today in trying to label people who have experience trauma. The reason for this…
The Road to Resilience
The other side of toxic stress and trauma is resiliency. We can build resiliency skills in our homes, schools, and the community-at-large. Trauma-informed care asks…
June Is PTSD Awareness Month – Take the Pledge
PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster,…
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