Posts Tagged ‘Trauma’
Supporting Your Teen Through Grief
Grief is one of the most painful, confusing experiences we go through as humans. The permanence of death is hard to grapple with, and it often arrives wrapped in denial, shock, anger, and sadness — sometimes all in the same hour. As adults, our own pain and the bigger questions loss raises about life and…
Read MoreThe Secret To Addressing Disruptive Thoughts
Have you ever had a seemingly irrational thought or worry get stuck in your head no matter how hard you tried to ignore it? Humans, on average, have over 20,000 thoughts on any given day. Most of these come and go with little effort from the thinker. But sometimes a thought can take hold in…
Read MoreGrieving Through The Holidays
By: Elizabeth Koth It was around the holidays last year that my dad started to undergo a battery of tests that eventually ended with a cancer diagnosis. He went through one round of chemo in early February and passed away on February 15th…his 74th birthday. It has been just over 10 months since his passing…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Worried About Family Conflict Over The Holiday Ham?
Holiday stresses can add up by the time December 25th rolls around. If family gatherings feel like a covert mission through a minefield, then my latest guest post on North Phoenix Moms Blog is for you! Looking For More Like This? How To Talk With Your Teen When You Don’t See Eye To Eye The Perfect “Recipe”…
Read More(Video) Sticky Thoughts Stampeding Through Your Brain!
Let’s Try An Experiment: Whatever You Do, DON’T Think Of A PINK ELEPHANT! How long did you last? My guess is less than 5 seconds. Don’t feel bad. That’s how our brain works. And it’s the same with OBSESSIVE or ruminative THOUGHTS. This week I’m talking about what to do when your brain won’t let…
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