Overthinking
Overthinking While everyone overthinks situations once in a while, some people are plagued with a constant barrage of thoughts all the time. Chronic overthinkers rehash conversations they had yesterday, second-guess every decision they make, and imagine disastrous...
Launching Children Into Adulthood (Originally published by Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute ).
This month, our eldest child turns 20. He is more or less “launched”, and watching him and his two younger siblings blossom into remarkable young adults has been a fabulous, rewarding, and challenging journey. As I reflect on the past 20 years, I have come up with...
9 Strategies for Supporting Someone With Borderline Personality Disorder (Originally published by Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute ).
If you have a friend or family member with borderline personality disorder, you know the stress of this difficult problem. And you may be at a loss for how you can respond helpfully. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) involves emotional instability, interpersonal...
Depression: Don’t Believe Everything You Think (Originally published by Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute ).
At times our thoughts can be so convincing that we do not question their accuracy; we simply accept them at face value. Whether we’re seeking a happier, more positive way of feeling or trying to cope with experiences of depression, we can make choices about how we...
Understanding Trauma (Originally published by Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute ).
What is a common public health threat that often goes unacknowledged and untreated – even by many caregivers and public health professionals? The pervasiveness of trauma and its widespread impact on a person’s life often keep it hidden under physical, emotional or...
Procrastination
PROCRASTINATION You won’t hear many people complain about not devoting enough time to TV, video games, naps, or eating junk food. But when it comes to math homework, household chores, or updating the resume, it can be difficult just to get started. People who...
What’s Your Relationship with Alcohol? (Originally published by Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute ).
Recently my family had a fantastic new experience – an all-inclusive trip to a resort in Mexico where a great time was had by all. Near the end of the trip, my 15-year-old son expressed his need to eat nothing but kale and carrots after over eating during the trip....
How to Attach With Your Adolescent (Originally published by Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute ).
“Wow, he’s finally getting out of the house for the weekend,” my husband and I remarked to each other this morning, after our almost 15-year-old son left for his high school band camp. This isn’t a statement I expected to make when I had teenagers. Our society not...