Welcome to another blog, in this blog we will talk about trauma and traumatic event as well as some coping techniques. Trauma ties into this month’s prevention month being that it is suicide prevention month. There are people that are so alone after a traumatic event they do not have the support system they need... Continue Reading →
What is Stress? We all experience stress in our lives. Stress is our body's way of protecting itself from harm; however, too much stress can harm our health and the relationships we have with others. It is important to identify the stressors. Once the stressors are identified, we can reduce the stress. What Causes Stress?... Continue Reading →
¿Qué es el estrés? Todos experimentamos estrés en nuestras vidas. El estrés es la forma que tiene nuestro cuerpo de protegerse del daño; sin embargo, demasiado estrés puede dañar nuestra salud y las relaciones que tenemos con los demás. Es importante identificar los factores estresantes. Una vez que se identifican los factores estresantes, podemos reducir... Continue Reading →
In a previous part of the children’s novel series we look at another kid’s novel written by Maria Dismondy. Last book we talked about diversity with We’re Different We’re The Same. In the The Jelly Donut Difference, we take a look at social issues as well as values, virtues and kindness. About the Author Maria... Continue Reading →
Welcome back to the children’s novel series! In a previous post we discussed The Jelly Donut Difference, a book that brings to light different social issues, values, virtues, and the idea of spreading kindness. In this section of this series we will dive into Masked Ninja, part of the Ninja Series by Mary Nhin. About... Continue Reading →
Now that the kids are back to school, it is important to remember that it is normal for a child to experience trouble focusing on something especially if they have no interest in it, such as school. Just like it can also be difficult for a child to behave negatively anywhere because they may not... Continue Reading →
What is an addiction? According to the American Psychiatric Association, Addiction is a brain disease that is expressed by compulsive substance use. An individual suffering from an addiction has an urge on using a certain substance(s), such as drugs or alcohol. There are many reasons why people begin to abuse a substance(s), including: feeling pleasure,... Continue Reading →
Según la Asociación Estadounidense de Psiquiatría, la adicción es una enfermedad cerebral que se expresa mediante el uso compulsivo de sustancias. Una persona que sufre de una adicción siente la necesidad de consumir ciertas sustancias, como drogas o alcohol. Hay muchas razones por las que las personas comienzan a abusar de una (s) sustancia (s),... Continue Reading →
According to Psychology Today, Anxiety is feelings of worry, nervousness, or dread. It is important to remember that feeling anxious is natural. Let's think about how we feel the first day at a new job, the first day of school, or any special occasion that causes us to feel excited, but anxious at the same... Continue Reading →
