Research over the past 20 years found that our society has five primary expectations about what makes a “good mother” and these expectations are often unattainable and overwhelming, and perpetuate inequities: It is no wonder why “mom… Read More "Moms Need Support Too"
Ways to engage in self-care and prioritize your mental heath: 1. Keep A Journal Sometimes, you’ve just got to vent—but you might not always feel comfortable turning to a friend or family member. Journaling is a great… Read More "May is Mental Health Awareness Month"
Abandonment is an extraordinarily painful experience. It can have substantial impacts on our perceptions of ourselves and others. An experience of abandonment and the lingering fear it instills in us can negatively affect how we engage with… Read More "Coping with Feelings of Abandonment"
Kindness, defined as actions intended to benefit others (Curry et al., 2018) and considered as a pro-social relational construct, supports an intra and interpersonal focus on how one treats others, takes care of oneself, and interacts with… Read More "Kindness Matters"
STOP TRYING TO “FIX” yourself Those who believe they need ‘fixing’ will be caught in a continual loop of insecurity. When we act as though we are broken, we reinforce the idea that something is wrong with us… Read More "Thinking habits that promote mental strength"
The new 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July… Read More "Using the Suicide Hotline Number (988)"
Tips for Boosting Self-Efficacy You can’t boost your self-efficacy or help others increase theirs. Here are a few tips that you might find helpful. Practice Simply, the more you have practice doing something, the more likely you… Read More "Boosting Self-Efficacy"
Academic abilities are usually divided into different skills, such as reading, spelling, writing, and math. A child might have an IQ within the normal range, but have problems at school with one or more of these areas.… Read More "Learning Disabilities"
Self-soothing is defined as an individual’s efforts or capacity to calm oneself while in a state of emotional distress. Emotional distress can vary in duration depending on how emotionally reactive a person is, how much difficulty they… Read More "Self-Soothing Techniques"