Understanding & Identifying Domestic Violence According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, domestic violence is a “pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.” Victims of domestic violence do not always meet the same profile. Domestic violence can occur among people [...]
What You Need To Know About Children's Mental Health May is National Mental Health Month, which means that many relevant organizations focus on increasing awareness of various important facets of mental health through media, events, services, etc. The purpose of this article is to embrace National Mental Health Month by attempting to [...]
As a therapist working with children and teens, I have often seen young people paralyzed by fears, worries, and anxieties. They often experience insomnia as well. It is as if they cannot get a break from the consequences of anxiety. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adolescents get 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Numerous [...]
