The Growing Demand for Mental Health Services: Opportunities for NPs
Fortunately, mental health treatment has turned from something hush hush into something that is more and more accepted in modern society, and in many cases even encouraged. And while that is truly a great thing, it ends up that there is a severe shortage of mental health practitioners in so many places. Waiting lists for […]
A Justified Whiney Post about EDS
I chose the saddest looking zebra I could find, because zebras are the symbol of EDS and its how I feel now. Today I’m feeling miserable and in pain and in need of a serious vent, and hey, I have a platform that I can use, and I use it to educate about my life […]
Balancing Motherhood and Personal Wellness
One of the most challenging things for me as a mom, for the first while at least, was taking care of myself. I wanted my kids to have such a good childhood, unlike what I went through, that I put all my needs aside and just did everything for the sake of my kids, even […]
Why Dealing With Autism and Separation Anxiety Needs a Personalized Approach
Separation anxiety is really rough, both on the kids and on the parents. My kids dealt with horrible separation anxiety, I even wrote about it back when my now 15 year old was a baby. It was really tough for everyone. When I needed to start doing some cleaning work to help make ends meet […]
From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Relaxing After the Holidays
After the overwhelm of the holidays, you might still feel like you haven’t fully gotten back on your feet. (I know I still haven’t.) Returning not just to real life, but getting that mental equilibrium can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you relax and calm your mind after the business and the […]
How to Stand Strong When Caring for Children and Parents Simultaneously
People my age are starting to be part of the sandwich generation, with parents that are elderly and need tending to, while also taking care of younger children. It still is a shock to me to realize my parents are actually getting old, and they’re not nearly as old as many of my peers’ parents. […]
Stress-Free Parenting on a Budget: Affordable Ways to Reclaim Your Calm
Parenting is not for the faint at heart. So many stressors. So many things that can go wrong. But to parent well, we do need to maintain our calm, somehow. I use therapy for that and it helps a lot. But it’s quite expensive. But there are plenty of other ways I also try to […]
My New Favorite Parenting Purchase- a CBT Cognitive Distortions Chart
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy used to treat different mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. It works by noticing and stopping the cycle of negative thought patterns, which helps people individuals manage stress, improve their coping skills, and in general improve their mental health. While I haven’t […]
