How can art therapy help with childhood trauma? Art therapy has emerged as a valuable tool in addressing the mental health consequences of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including trauma. The approach is grounded in the understanding that adversities in childhood can lead to multiple mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress, depression, psychoses, and dissociative […]
For many people the Holidays can be a stressful time. For some people there is the stress of not having enough money. For others, they lost a loved one this year and this is the first Holiday without their loved one. For others, there are family issues that make this a difficult time of the […]
What does ADHD stand for? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that often manifests during childhood and can extend into adolescence and adulthood. In Canada, the rate of ADHD among teenagers is notable, reflecting a broader trend observed in various countries. ADHD affects about 5% to 10% of Canadian teenagers, a statistic that […]
How Do the Signs of ADD in Adults Differ from Childhood ADD? Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in adults often presents differently than in children. While children with ADD may exhibit hyperactivity and impulsiveness, adults are more likely to experience difficulties with attention, organization, and time management. Common signs in adults include trouble focusing on […]
At this time of year most people are worried about finishing Christmas shopping before Christmas and buying the right gifts for everyone. People also worry about how much to spend and who to buy a gift for. While we have these worries so do many of our family members and friends. It is especially difficult […]
The month of December can be a joyeuse month. With so many festivities to look forward to and plan for, most of us find our schedules to be tight and our calendars filled with events. However, the festivities and events of this month can also be a source of stress as planning for each event […]
The World Is Never More Hopeful As When The Old Honor The Young This saying about honoring the young hangs in my workshop. I think my wife found it, I’m not sure where. I liked it and she gave it to me. The concept of honor carries many meanings in our culture. I think most […]
The end of the Fall semester is around the corner and it is a time of year that students panic because it’s Finals time. Your teenagers are probably very stressed or getting stressed. There is a lot going on right now. Seniors are trying to complete college applications, seniors and juniors are worried about grades […]
class=”submessage”>Unable to execute JavaScript.</div></div> The Holiday Season is here again, however, this year it still will not be our typical Holiday Season because we are still dealing with the effects of the Coronavirus, inflation is still high and we have two very serious wars occurring in the world. As for COVID over 1,000,000 Americans have […]
The Holiday Season is here and many children and teenagers are already putting a list together about what they would like for the Holidays. For many teenagers and even children in elementary school at the top of their list is an IPhone or some type of Snartphone. Many teens may have a cellphone but they […]
