April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and there are steps that parents and caregivers can take to reduce the odds that a child will experience sexual abuse. Here, Debbie shares some suggestions from Feather Berkower, a leading expert on Child Sexual Abuse prevention, who she has interviewed twice on her podcast.
We are in a high-stress, long-term situation right now, and most people are having emotional ups and downs. Learn about Pandemic-Related Psychological Distress, and some of the emotional reactions many people are having in the era of COVID-19. You’ll find some tips (based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and resources that might be helpful if you are struggling emotionally during the pandemic.
When we remember that life is impermanent, we can learn something about our deeply-held values. Death is a wake-up call that the clock is ticking. The time to do what matters is now, we can’t wait too long or it will be too late.
This post includes an exercise - questions about mortality that can help you explore your values.
Are you good at doing things “right,” following the rules, and controlling your emotions? Maybe a little too good? If so, you might have an Overcontrolled style of coping. Having some degree of self-control, emotional regulation, and willpower can be useful in a lot of ways! But having too much self-control has some downsides…..
April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and there are steps that parents and caregivers can take to reduce the odds that a child will experience sexual abuse. Here, Debbie shares some suggestions from Feather Berkower, a leading expert on Child Sexual Abuse prevention, who she has interviewed twice on her podcast.
Our very own Dr. Colleen Ehnrstrom, co-author of the book End the Insomnia Struggle, offers readers Five Steps To End Your Insomnia Struggle!
