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Like a flash of lightening, it struck me this week that enmeshed emotional (non-physical) incest between a loving parent and their adored child may be the only abuse where the parent can say honestly,...
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Matt was ashamed and embarrassed. For years, he tolerated physical, mental, and verbal abuse from his wife, yet he told no one. Knowing he would not strike back at her,...
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I wrote a post last year about how I wasn’t setting new years resolutions, for many reasons. I still feel the same way. I have goals for my life in general,...
Anxiety, Depression and Self-Care: 10 Tips for Journaling to Improve Mental HealthÂ
Capturing your thoughts in writing can seem daunting at first. Trust me, I’ve been a writer for most of my life and the blank page can still feel intimidating....
ADHD, A Ready Made Market
Those of us with ADHD know much of what we all have in common. Attention control, not so good. Distraction levels, off the chart. Poor working memory, or something like that if I recall correctly....
A Deeper Dive:Â How Vulnerable Can a Therapist Be?
For as long as I can remember, “Peeling off the layers to reveal the real” has been my credo. In a dream, the words “Bare Boldly,” echoed through my sleeping...
Unintentional Injury and Bipolar Disorder
Well, there goes that New Years resolution. Injured again, just as I started to exercise. People with bipolar disorder get hurt a
10 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself This Winter
You’ll feel better if you prioritize self-care during the winter. Self-care is always important Self-care includes all the things we do to maintain or improve our wellbeing....
Today I Love The Great Bay
Today I love the great bay we call Georgian Bay. I love how massive it is, bigger than most lakes in the world. I love that it is part of Lake Huron-Michigan,...
Veteran Study Finds Genetic Basis for Anxiety
A large genetic analysis of approximately 200,000 military veterans has identified six genetic variants linked to anxiety. Some of these variants had previously been implicated as risk factors for bipolar...
Health Concerns a Major Issue for Recently Discharged Military Personnel
New research finds that in the months after separating from military service, most veterans are less satisfied with their health than with their work or social relationships. The Veterans Affairs...
Study Warns Against Antipsychotic Use for Hospitalized Older Adults
Hospitalized older adults who are given antipsychotic drugs for delirium may be at greater risk of death or cardiopulmonary arrest, according to a new study published in the Journal of...
Healthy Cooking Shows for Kids Can Promote Better Eating Habits
A new study finds that children who watched a kid-oriented cooking show featuring healthy food were 2.7 times more likely to make healthy food choices than kids who watched a...
