Managing Stress & Anxiety
Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.
As I am sure we have all felt, the past months have brought on multiple stressors. In dealing with the global pandemic, working from home, your child’s school schedule changing, an economic depression, racial injustice, and many more, it...
Warning Signs of Suicide
Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs and how to get help can save lives. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the behaviors listed below may be a sign that someone...
5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain
In 2018, suicide claimed the lives of more than 48,000 people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide affects people of all ages, genders, races, and ethnicities. Suicide is complicated and...
Why Self-Care?
Are you worn out? Stressed? Overwhelmed by the day-to-day schedules and to-do lists? In our society today, it can be hard to slow down and take time for yourself. Culture says do more and get after it! However, if...
ADHD and Virtual Learning
Rebecca L. Marshall , Ph.D.
The school year has started off virtually for over 50% of the nation’s students. According to an August 2020 study by Burbio, a digital monitoring platform, the larger the school district, the more likely K-12 students are to be...
The Power of School-Behavioral Health Partnerships
Author: Pamela Black In many ways, COVID-19 has forced us to adjust our approach to how we live our lives, go to work and teach our children. While its essential that all students with behavioral health needs receive high-quality...
The Path to Reconciliation
Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.
“I’m sorry. I was wrong. Please forgive me.” These words are often cited as facilitating the process of forgiveness. While helpful, they are woefully inadequate when attempting a reconciliation in the face of serious wounding and betrayal, such as...
Resetting the Household Through the Fall
Who thought we would still be social distancing, wearing masks, or not returning to work or school right now? It has been a huge adjustment to have our kids home all day and try to entertain them. Lots of...
Preparing Our Kids for Virtual Schooling
This year has been full of many changes for people of all ages. School as our kids have known it has taken a dramatic change and the changes are going to keep coming. So how do we prepare them...