¿Por qué se celebra el Día de Internet más seguro? El Día de Internet más seguro se celebra en febrero de cada año para concienciar sobre la importancia de un mundo digital seguro y positivo. Ahora más que nunca todo el mundo navega por los medios porque todo se hace de forma virtual, por lo... Continue Reading →
COVID-19 & MENTAL HEALTH
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, infamously known as COVID-19, has been for the past year the world’s largest enemy. Taking into consideration everything that has happened since December 2019, COVID-19 had monumental impact on the health of everyone in the world. The Association for Psychological Science (APS) states that increased emotional and mental stress on an individual’s... Continue Reading →
February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month
What is Self-Esteem? According to Psychology Today, Self-Esteem is having confidence in our values. In other words, it is the overall opinion of ourselves, whenever we have a low self-esteem we feel low, we put little value on our opinions and ideas and we worry that we are not good enough. Factors that influence Self-Esteem:... Continue Reading →
Febrero es el mes internacional para aumentar el Autoestima
¿Qué es la autoestima? Según Psychology Today, el autoestima es tener confianza en nuestros valores. En otras palabras, es la opinión general de nosotros mismos, cuando tenemos bajo autoestima nos sentimos bajos, damos poco valor a nuestras opiniones e ideas y nos preocupamos de no ser lo suficientemente buenos. Factores que influyen el autoestima: Cómo... Continue Reading →
An Introduction to Trauma: Let’s talk about it through writing
In order to discuss the topic of trauma, it can be helpful to understand its definition. The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as the response to a deeply troubling or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, overall affecting their emotional response. Following a traumatic event, feelings of shock and denial are... Continue Reading →
Galentine’s Day: Not Just for Gals (and How This Can Look During the Pandemic)
Galentine’s Day is a recent trend in America, where friends get together on February 13th (the day before Valentine’s Day) to celebrate friendship and the importance their relationships with one another has. It is really a great way to emphasize how important friendship is and how fulfilling platonic love can be in our lives. Originally,... Continue Reading →
Secure Attachment
Being a parent comes with a vast array of challenges, some universal and some unique. Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of being a parent is seeing your child hurt. No matter how large or small, it can be heartbreaking to witness your child in pain. Still, as a parent you have the opportunity... Continue Reading →
At Home Treatment for PMDD (and even PMS)
Recently we made a post about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), which is an extreme form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) that many women experience. To recap, PMDD is a disorder that affects around 5% of the female population in America. Many women experience extreme mood swings, including bouts of depression, anxiety, panic, and irritability. They often... Continue Reading →
Sweet Potatoes: More Than Just a Yummy Food
Did you know that February is National Sweet Potato month? Sweet potatoes are those lovely orange potatoes that are surprisingly nutritious and scrumptious! One cup of sweet potatoes contains a variety of important nutrients including: 769% DV of Vitamin A, which promotes eye health, immune system function, and tissue maintenance.65% DV of Vitamin C, another... Continue Reading →
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