Navigating Mental Health Conversations with Students
By approaching conversations with empathy, openness, and knowledge, educators can make a lasting impact on students’ lives.
The Influence of Caregivers on Attachment Styles
As we celebrate caregivers in our lives, now is an appropriate time to reflect on the influence of significant caregivers, attachment styles, parenting practices, and how this impacts adult attachment.
Coping with Farm & Rural Stress: Supporting Greater Minnesota with Tele-therapy
The rural population often faces significant mental health disparities when it comes to mental health treatment. Mental health services, including specialized treatment options, tend to often be centered in metropolitan areas, yet the prevalence of mental health needs in both rural and metro areas is similar.
Spring Maintenance Checklist for Well-Being
Spring is a wonderful time to re-evaluate priorities, clean out things that are cluttering up your life, and get a fresh start.
Autism, Anxiety, and ADHD Overlap: 5 Strategies to Address a Trio+ of Concerns
Approximately 50-70% of persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) also have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) according to the scientific literature meta-analyses.
Seeing Humanity Within Characters of Your Family’s Drama
As you watch the family drama unfold before your eyes as an audience member viewing a performance such as “True West” written by Sam Shepard it is hard to not think about the characters in your own story.
Feeling Connected During Times of Physical Separation
It can be hard to feel like you are still connected when physically separated from loved ones. Finding ways to feel connected even during physical distance can help aid in coping.
Autophobia: The Fear of Being Alone
Autophobia = fear of being alone. Autophobia is not recognized as an official diagnosis but falls within the category of a situational phobia, triggered by the fear of being alone or being lonely.
Celebrating Contributions of Autistic People and Their Unique Sensory, Cognitive & Behavioral Strengths
World autism observances are going to focus on the contributions of autistic people. In honor of celebrating strengths, check out this list of the 30 most inspiring people on the autism spectrum.
Awareness vs Acceptance for Autism
World Autism Awareness Day is observed this year on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, and the entire month of April is focused on autism acceptance.
