Selective Mutism in Children

Selective Mutism in Children

Children Mental Health, Parenting

Does your child talk at home or with friends but refuse to talk at school? A child with selective mutism (MS) will talk at some times and in some places, but not in others. This might start when your child goes to school. Sometimes, it starts when a child is younger....
Brainspotting Therapy – What is it and How does it Work?

Brainspotting Therapy – What is it and How does it Work?

General

What is Brainspotting Therapy? According to Theodora Blanchfield, AMFT, and Daniel B. Block, MD, at Very Well Mind, Brainspotting therapy is a type of alternative therapy that uses spots in a person’s visual field to help them process trauma. It accesses trauma...
How To Manage Chronic Stress

How To Manage Chronic Stress

General

Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, irritable, or walking around with a know in your stomach? If so, chances are your life is being affected by chronic stress. While feeling stressed occasionally is normal and natural, having extended periods of...
How To Support Someone With a Mental Health Problem

How To Support Someone With a Mental Health Problem

General

If your loved one, a close friend, or a romantic partner struggles with a mental health issue, chances are your relationship might be incredibly stressful, draining, and simply difficult at times. Even if you have their best interest at heart, it can often feel like...
Does Trauma Cause Memory Loss?

Does Trauma Cause Memory Loss?

General

According to Ingrid Waichler, LCSW, and Maria Simbra, MD, at Choosing Therapy, a person’s brain can be negatively impacted by trauma and stress, often resulting in impaired memory. This can occur because of physical or emotional trauma, and memory loss can be the...