A trauma is any harmful event or circumstance that overwhelms our typical coping capacity. Traumatic experiences can include but are not limited to, sexual assault, natural disasters, human-caused accidents or disasters, severe illness or injury, a death of a loved one, race-based harassment or discrimination, and personally experiencing or witnessing community violence. Research evidence suggest...
Nurturing a healthy mental attitude is an integral part of caring for kids’ mental health no matter if mental illness affects them directly or indirectly. Helping kids develop and maintain a positive mindset is key for establishing their ability to cope with, and adapt to, changes and challenges they experience during fundamental years of growth. To support kids’ mental health, we can high...
Living in a welcoming environment has many benefits to your physical and mental health. Your home should be your sanctuary, your place of peace and relaxation. As such, your home and what is in it influence your state of being much more than you may realize. Redecorating your home and transforming it into a place that you love and that resonates well with you is an essential component for a fu...
Children copy you, they observe your attitudes and behavior keenly, so make sure you talk positive and do positive, especially when they are around. Small kids, in particular, tend to imitate your every behavior and it is your duty as a parent to instill good thoughts and build good character in them. Go for positive parenting! Your child looks up to you for support. You should motivate him wh...
Motivation makes things happen; however, staying motivated isn't always easy. Some days we have it; some days we don't. That said, I have five motivational tips to keep you going even when challenges arise. 5 Motivational Tips to Become (and Stay) Motivated 1. Set High, Yet Realistic Goals Setting goals gives you direction, focus, and guides you to make decisions towards achieving wh...
With the constant challenges of everyday life, many people have turned to using powerful affirmations to cheer them up whenever they're starting to feel a little down. While many people swear by this technique, is an affirmation reminder app really needed for this? Let us tell you why it definitely is. Why You Should Use An Affirmation Reminder App The constructive use of powerful af...