life transition
Is this Postpartum Depression?
Posted: August 22, 2016 by Kristen Genzano
A woman’s mind, body, and spirit change when she becomes pregnant. Statistics suggest that 15%-20% of women report symptoms of depression during or after pregnancy. Not to mention postpartum depression is often unreported. The number of women who suffer from postpartum depression is likely significantly higher.
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, life transition
Read MoreSummer At Last! Now What?
Posted: July 31, 2016 by Sam Wilson
Believe it or not, even Oregon summer can be a very difficult time for some people.
Tags: mood and feelings, life transition, addiction and behavior, body issues
Read MoreHelping Children Deal with Grief and Loss
Posted: August 04, 2015 by Kaleigh Doncheck
One of the most common questions I’ve received is how to help children and teens deal with grief and loss. Often parents and caregivers understandably feel overwhelmed by their own emotions and struggle to support their child through the grieving process. Sometimes parents don’t want to upset their child and are unsure of how to explain death in a way that will make sense, especially when children are younger.
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, life transition
Read MoreThe Agony of the New Year’s Resolution
Posted: January 05, 2015 by Rebecca Hyman
There’s something both alluring and terrifying about a New Year’s Resolution. The attraction is simple—who hasn’t wanted to abruptly transform themselves? It’s part of the excitement of drugs. Who will you be? How noble to eliminate a bad habit others have struggled for decades to overcome.
Tags: mood and feelings, life transition, addiction and behavior
Read MoreHoliday Tips for the Grieving Heart
Posted: November 16, 2014 by Dannette Muselman
It’s that time of year, the holidays are finally here! Everywhere you turn holiday spirit is found in parties, foods, media, shopping and gift giving. After all, isn’t this supposed to be the best time of the year, filled with wonder and cheer? Yet, if you are grieving the loss of a loved one the holidays can feel anything but “merry.”
Tags: mood and feelings, relationship and family, life transition
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