Going through a divorce can be a tumultuous time for any adult, and for children it can feel like their world is falling apart. It can be confusing for children to have two homes, particularly in the early stages of divorce. But there are ways to bring positivity and excitement to this change, while … [Read more...]
A Parent’s Guide to Teen Depression and Suicide
The statistics on teen suicide are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year, an average of 8% of American teens will attempt suicide. This makes suicide the second leading cause of death for kids aged 10 to 24. In fact, it is believed that more teenagers die from suicide … [Read more...]
Overcoming the Burden of Depression in a Romantic Relationship
Anyone who’s had depression knows that it’s extremely frustrating, painful and difficult to figure out what’s going on. For instance, when you are in a romantic relationship, trying to manage your depression and your relationship can feel like an "emotional overload." Ideally, we want our … [Read more...]
How to Come Out as an LGBTQA Adult
Most of us had a childhood filled with both subtle and overt lessons of how people and things “should” be. Our family, culture, and society expect us to fit into a certain mold and behave a certain way. Because of the type of upbringing that many people experience, it can be very difficult for … [Read more...]