My Son Stays in His Room All the Time?

While teenagers do need privacy, being cooped up and plugged in most of the time they are home is not good for their physical or mental health. The continuing lack of in-person interaction for teens has a particularly negative impact for boys, because they tend to bond through activities rather than conversation, but girls are impacted too. Suicide is all too frequent in this environment.

SHAME & ITS ANTIDOTE

Shame, whether based on one's perceived faults and inabilities, or Trauma Induced Shame is debilitating. It has the lowest emotional frequency of all emotions and therefore puts one on a frequency with other low-frequency people and events. Here Dr. Christopher Germer explains Self-Compassion can help you handle, diminish, and ultimately overcome shame. Includes a wonderful … Continue reading SHAME & ITS ANTIDOTE

The Connection Between Trauma & Addiction

http://www.thefreedomcenter.com/the-connection-between-trauma-addiction/ Trauma can come from a single event or ongoing issues, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or neglect. Trauma experienced in childhood can have lifelong effects on your health and mental well-being. While the impact of trauma might not seem related to addiction at first glance, the two are closely connected. People with addictions … Continue reading The Connection Between Trauma & Addiction

YOUR THOUGHTS & WORDS HAVE POWER

Nicola Tesla said that everything was frequency/vibration and energy. In this TEDX Talk, Joanna McEwan tells us more about this phenomenon. Joanna is a qualified and experienced sound therapist and holds an MA in Applied Anthropology, Youth and Community. She has supported children, young people and families for over 15 years within mainstream, special needs … Continue reading YOUR THOUGHTS & WORDS HAVE POWER

TIPS FOR STAYING MENTALLY HEALTHY DURING THE COVID RESTRICTIONS

We are social animals, so the stress, anxiety, and isolation that accompanies this COVID new normal are trying for us all, especially during the holidays, and especially if working from home. Here are a few tips to stay mentally healthy whether you are working at home, spending more time than you would prefer at home; … Continue reading TIPS FOR STAYING MENTALLY HEALTHY DURING THE COVID RESTRICTIONS

Stephen Wiltshire: Can Being Born On The Autism Spectrum Give You An Unfair Advantage In Life?

Can being born on the autism spectrum really give you an unfair advantage in life? This question is a tad trite for despite the initial handicaps of the condition, for about one hundred people worldwide, this seems to be the case, at least in some aspects. Autism seem to enable some people with it to … Continue reading Stephen Wiltshire: Can Being Born On The Autism Spectrum Give You An Unfair Advantage In Life?