Category: Trauma
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3 Ways to Empower Your Child to be Responsible
Does your child struggle with attending school regularly? Do they have anxiety or behavior problems? Does your child struggle with disordered eating (either eating too much or not enough to nurture their body)? There are a few things that parents can do to help their children overcome these struggles. It is important for parents to…
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5 Ways to Develop Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is having the ability to completely accept who we are. It’s about accepting our strengths, weaknesses, and flaws. It’s about accepting our bodies, our thoughts, and our feelings. So why is this so important? Without self-compassion it is difficult to be happy, feel confident, and to love others. These are the benefits of…
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Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex disorder that is said to affect 2 % of the population. It is more commonly diagnosed in women and frequently occurs with other mental illnesses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. Being diagnosed with BPD can be scary, frustrating, and comforting- to know that other people…
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How to Heal After a Tragedy: The Aftermath of the Movie Theater Shooting
So many lives have been tragically changed since July 20, 2012. The lives of those who were in theater 9, the first responders, the hospital staff, the friends and family members of those who were injured and who lost their lives, the community of Aurora, and so many other people, who at this time may…