Good, practical, advice about teaching children what is, and isn’t appropriate body activities. Straight talk about body parts and a no-secrets policy can protect young kids without scaring them. 10 Ways to Teach Your Child the Skills to Prevent Sexual Abuse
A book excerpt, and a powerful story of overcoming PTSD, which is something which many survivors know all too well. Excerpt – Within The Heart of PTSD
“Depression is selfish, narcissistic, and aggressively self-consuming. Depression is selfish, and it affects 20 to 25 percent of the U.S. population and 350,000,000 people globally. Depression is selfish, and it contributes to more than 41,000 suicide deaths in the United States every year. Depression is selfish, and it’s a mental illness that shouldn’t be left…
I would actually add one more to the list: Don’t be so serious all the time. Nothing makes me feel like more of a freak than having the people closest to me walking on eggshells around me. Remind me of the fun parts of life instead of worrying about upsetting me. If you were the…
Have you ever just sat and colored as a stress relieving technique? I have not myself, but I know my wife has always enjoyed coloring, even as an adult. She isn’t doing it as part of therapy or anything, but I do wonder how much stress relief she gets from it. If you regularly color,…
Interesting information, especially the statistics about white middle aged males and the likelihood of seeking help. Suicide Remains a Leading Cause of Death, Yet It’s Mostly Preventable
