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Do You Know About Disenfranchised Grief?
ArticlesAuthor: Charles Hill Jr, LPC
The term “grief” is well known and has generally been used in reference to a death loss. What about disenfranchised grief? Disenfranchised grief is a term coined by Kenneth Doka. It refers to a loss that isn't…
The Seven Wonders of ADHD: Let’s Identify Your Unique Strengths!
ArticlesAuthor: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D
Whether you were diagnosed with ADHD as a young child or later as an adult, you may have felt confused by that reference to the “seven wonders of the world” and how ADHD can possibly be in the same…
Treatment Options for ADHD Part II: Behavioral Strategies
ArticlesAuthor: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D
If you have read “Treatment Options for ADHD Part I: Medications,” you have become familiar with how medications work and how it can be helpful for addressing certain symptoms. However, there are limitations…
Treatment Options for ADHD Part I: Medications
ArticlesAuthor: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D
If you were recently diagnosed with ADHD or have been diagnosed many years ago but continue to struggle with finding effective treatment, you may be thinking “Ok, now what?” There is no one-size-fits-all…
How Does Grief Affect the Body?
ArticlesGrief is often understood as a deeply unique, individual, and emotional experience. However, the impact of grief extends far beyond the mind and into the body. The body plays a central role in how grief is processed, and can cause confusion…
A Caregiver’s Guide to Eating Disorder Prevention in the Digital Age: Tips to Foster Positive Self-image and Food Neutrality in Teens
ArticlesAuthor: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, LPC, BC-DMT, NCC
Children and teens are using social media younger than ever before. Early exposure to problematic trends and ideologies paired with repeated messaging about “ideal bodies” during critical…
Abstinence or Moderation: Which Treatment Goal is Right for You?
ArticlesAuthor: Sam DeFilippo, MS, LPC, NCC, CAADC
When we talk about substance abuse and addiction, it is generally recommended that people take an abstinence based approach to their recovery. However, that is not always the best fit for everyone.…
Anticipatory Grief: How to Cope Before a Loss
ArticlesAnticipatory grief is an often misunderstood type of mourning that occurs before an actual loss. It typically occurs when someone you love is facing a serious illness, a progressive condition, or even an inevitable or unexpected life transition. …
Stress Management Part II: Protect Your Health & Wellbeing with Healthy Stress Management
ArticlesAuthor: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D
While stress is a normal part of life, it is important to regularly check-in with yourself where your stress level lies because as discussed in the “Stress Management Part I: Where are you on the Stress Bell…
What to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone Who is Grieving
ArticlesAuthor: Emma Sadler, LPC
When someone you know loses their loved one, it is human to want to offer support. Humans don’t like to see people in pain, and particularly in western societies, we often want to “fix it” by taking away someone’s…
