There are many factors that contribute to behavioral health so it’s important for us to identify the risk factors that are associated to negative outcomes by providing opportunities to increase protective factors that prevents or reduce the risk factor’s impact. To better understand the science of risk factors, here is a video from Communities That…
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We’ve been taking measures to flatten the curve for a while now. Anyone experiencing weariness? If so, your friends in the OKPTA are feeling it too. In the beginning our adrenaline was high, helping us attack problems head on, but we didn’t know if we were in for a sprint or a marathon. Some time…
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Research has shown children with at least one supportive adult relationship will overcome hardships later in life, regardless of their upbringing. It is important for parents and caregivers to provide them with support along with other skills in order to strengthen their foundation of resilience they need to effectively cope with future possible stress and…
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Humans are social beings and we are unique individuals. These challenging times are definitely disrupting our normal balance of connection and alone time. Some of us are dealing with isolation, while others of us may be struggling with being in close quarters with loved ones for long periods of time. We’e collected some tips for…
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Have you heard of the science of “flow”? Flow was researched and popularized psychologist, Mihaly Csikszentmihályi, and describes the state one is in when one is completely involved in an activity for its own sake. Time seems to stand still, but it also flies by. We feel present, but the ego melts away. It’s often…
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The idea for today’s post came from the pivotal scene in the movie, Her Smell, in which the main character’s struggle with addiction and mental illness leads to the destruction of her successful band, and a rift in her relationship with her daughter. (mild spoiler alert to follow) In this important scene, the main character…
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Children who understand the concept of cause and effect are more likely to think critically, engage in relationships more appropriately, and better understand outcomes of a situation. Using cause and effect language will help bring awareness to our thoughts and how they connect with our actions and behaviors. In order to teach our kids the…
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As we’ve mentioned before, coping skills are mechanisms we use to help us to regulate our emotions and reduce stress or anxiety. However, not all coping mechanisms are created equally. Depending on the situation is and what your main concern might be, there are two different types of coping strategies to use to help resolve…
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Did you know that anger is actually a normal human emotion? It’s no secret, we all get angry every now and then and that’s okay. It is normal to feel anger. What is not okay is trying to avoid the feeling of anger and not be able to manage or communicate it to others in…
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Last week, Dr. Bruce Perry presented to thousands of Oklahoma educators on how childhood experiences impact our brains and how to use a neurobiology-informed approach, also known as the Neurosequential Model, to better understand our children’s behaviors and their need for individualized care. Here is a video that explains developmental trauma and how using Dr.…
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