Is Postpartum Depression Avoidable?
Jessica Gross , M.A.
What is Postpartum Depression? Many new moms experience postpartum “baby blues” after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues usually begin within the first 2 to 3 days after delivery and may...
Does My Child’s Bedtime Matter During the Summer?
Sarah Mixson , M.S.W.
When school is out and summer begins, it’s natural for routines to shift. Bedtimes are often stretched later, screens stay on longer and sleep habits can fall by the wayside. While summer brings more freedom and fun, consistent sleep...
Finding the Right Therapist: Why Fit Matters
Jessica Gross , M.A.
Not Every Therapist is the Right Fit Starting therapy is a big step — and one of the first things to know is that finding the right therapist can be just as important as deciding to go in the...
Addiction: A Family Disease
Jennifer Acker , M.A.
You may have heard Addiction referred to as a disease of the mind and if you have ever been around someone addicted to a substance like alcohol or drugs you have seen and heard how their thinking has changed...
Skills to Help Students Prosper
Listed below are tips to help students of all ages whether they are struggling managing schedules, ADHD symptoms, anxious thoughts, depressive symptoms, or just in need of extra support and guidance. Applying skills does not always have to be...
Faith and Anxiety – Part 2
Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.
In my previous blog, I talked about the worry that anxiety (and maybe other mental health struggles) can make us feel that we are not being “faithful enough” if we identify as a Christian. I would like to dig...
Faith and Anxiety – Part 1
Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.
A few years ago, I was listening to sermon by a pastor I have a lot of respect for. This church has a strong focus on healing and they were doing a few messages on mental health. As a...
Harm Reduction for Addiction
Kimberly Tate-Nuwar , M.S.W.
If you or a loved one struggles with addiction, it is a scary thing to think about going fully abstinent from drugs or alcohol. In recent years, harm reduction programs have gained popularity in assisting people fighting addictions on...
Riding the Wave… or Getting Caught in it.
Leah Burnett , M.A.
One of the best times in my personal life I can remember is living in Southern California for a couple of years during graduate school. I was lucky enough to live a 5-minute walk from the beach and the...