We all recognize that there has been a lot of stress and trauma in the year 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus creating a fallout with many consequences that we all have been dealing with. Some of the effects are intuitive and predictable such as anxiety, fear and depression. However according to a study performed […]
Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)
The ACES research has been very prominent in our country as we have grown to understand that the more adverse child experiences that children face, the more they will have negative adult consequences in their physical and emotional health. This has been a significant realization and awareness for parents and caregivers. What about the converse […]
The Long-Term Impact of Social Isolation
I was impressed to see how writers for the TV show Grey’s Anatomy incorporated the reality of how long-term social isolation was dramatically impacting the characters, driving them to emotional outbursts, deep depression, and unhealthy behaviors. They made it clear that the waves of stress and anxiety that were overpowering these characters were stronger than […]
Counseling Especially Needed Now in Schools
One of the challenging realities in schools are the many emotional issues that students experience. There are so many predictable stressors for our students. They are dealing with academic pressures, bullying, drug use, relational struggles, family struggles, learning problems and the need for consistent emotional support. Added to these issues is the impact of COVID-19 […]
Helping Teens with Their Executive Function
Teenagers often present with a number of challenges in how their brains work. There is rapid development, changes in brain wiring, challenges in school, struggles in peer relationships, adversity, stress, anxiety and now the impact and consequences of COVID-19. It is an intense and sometimes difficult process to help teens with this vital part of […]
Using Images to Inspire Conversations
I have noticed in myself and in others that as much as we often want to have meaningful conversations, sometimes we don’t know quite how to structure them. Sometimes stories flow easily and we are able to share our life experiences with our friends and family members, but it can be helpful to keep some […]
Trauma-Resilient Organizations
Much has been written about resilience, particularly in light of some of the intense effects of COVID-19. Psychologists define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. It can be understood as the ability to overcome adversity. Dr. Ken Ginsburg, child pediatrician and […]
Why Millennials Are More Prone to Anxiety
We have been experiencing a rise in anxiety in our society in recent months and years. Much has been attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic however there seems to be some significant trending in anxiety in the psychological state of millennials. In a recent article in MindBodyGreen Health by Olivia Giacomo she cites the research and […]
Guiding Children Through the Pain of Loss
Last week a beloved neighbor on our street passed away. He lived with his daughter, son-in-law and their five children. The two children who often stay at my house became very good friends with the family, playing games in the backyard, sledding together in the snow, jumping on the trampoline and sitting at the picnic […]
Are Our Kids Hitting the Pandemic Wall?
It has been a year of displacement for our kids who have been in and out of school, doing school virtually and being limited in their ability to do normal things like going to parties and events, participating in athletics and other related activities. There have been so many losses and we are seeing the […]
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