Did you know that most emotions last 90 seconds?
/in CARE Counseling, Depression + Anxiety, Issues de Jour, Mental Health, News, Relationships & Self-Care /by See author information belowThe 90 Second Rule is a term used by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a Harvard-trained neuroscientist who specialized in the anatomy of the brain.
Adjusting to a New Norm
/in COVID-19, Mental Health /by See author information belowAs we are approaching six months since adjusting to a new norm with the onset of COVID-19, it could be argued that many, if not most people in the United States are experiencing a combination of emotional and/ or physical symptoms precipitated by stressful life events in 2020.
To Strengthen the Community:
/in CARING for the Community, Mental Health, Social Issues /by See author information belowTo Strengthen the Community:
We asked our staff to pick an organization that we could make a donation to on their behalf. We are speechless as we read through the list and think about all the people that have been impacted with their selection.
Multicultural and Social Justice Competencies
/in Clinician Resources, Mental Health /by See author information belowSince social change involves a shift in attitudes, values and actions, deliberate important dialogues need to take place. Conversations about topics such as racism and White privilege can create a sense of cognitive dissonance, which is defined as “the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.”
Allies and Agents of Social Change
/in Depression + Anxiety, Mental Health, News, Social Issues /by See author information belowComedy Through The Chaos featuring Amy Babcock w/ Care Counseling
/in Mental Health /by See author information belowMiss Shannan’s “Comedy Through The Chaos” is a streaming comedy variety show. The series is designed to shine a light on real and sometimes difficult subjects through the humor of Storytelling and Stand up.
“Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup”
/in Clinician Resources, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Race, Ethnicity & Cultural Identity /by See author information belowI CAN’T BREATHE
/in Mental Health, Race, Ethnicity & Cultural Identity /by See author information belowI’m angered by the events that have happened; I’m saddened by them. I feel disappointed, helpless, and scared. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s likely that you are feeling the same way, whether a person of color or an ally. All of our hearts are heavy as we process what has happened in our city.
