This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, so today we are going to learn from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) about recognizing the signs of a mental health crisis and how to respond. Any child can experience a crisis or even suicidality, but by educating ourselves, we can help keep our children safe!…
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Well, what do we mean by “putting in time and space?” As we continue though the 5 steps for helping someone struggling with suicidal ideation during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we will be discussing how to keep someone who is having thoughts of suicide safe by putting time and distance between the person and…
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month and this month, we are raising awareness of suicide prevention by sharing information and resources from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s #BeThe1To campaign. If you have been following us since the beginning of our cultivate journey, you may be familiar with the campaign already. Throughout the month, we will…
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Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., and Helen LeKelly Hunt, Ph.D., are the creators of Imago Therapy. Dr. Hendrix was a frequent guest on Oprah, and as a couple they conducted a Google Talk on safe conversations. Recently, they put out a tip sheet for how to have healthy and safe relationships during the Corona Virus.
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By now, your school district may have put out different learning options for students as they plan for students to return to school. Most school districts are providing their families with an online option where students will receive instructions virtually from home. With this option, it is critical for parents/caregivers and teachers to remind their…
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Panic disorder is actually a very common among various age groups. Anyone who is living with panic disorder may experience unexpected, recurrent periods with symptoms of dizziness, shortness of breath, racing heartbeat, and intense fearfulness. These repeated occurrences are called panic attacks and it is important to understand the causes of panic attacks and what…
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Tomorrow is 4th of July and we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk with you about firework safety for kids. This day can be fun and exciting, filled with BBQ and firework shows. But no matter how old you are, fireworks are just not for everyone and we have to understand that…
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Help your kids learn the importance of staying safe online by listening to a poem about internet safety in the video below! Then, click here to play the Be Internet Awesome game!
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If you, your child, or another loved one has PTSD, then you probably already know that symptoms of PTSD can be unpredictable in which that they can happen at any moment. Some PTSD symptoms to look out for are avoidance, negative thoughts, and emotional distress. And because it is PTSD Awareness Month and National Safety…
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With all of the changes and transitions everyone has experienced in the last several months, not to mention the social distancing, bullying may not be top of mind. This weekend, however, is a good time to check in with your child if they have access to any form of electronic or digital communication. Bullying behavior…
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