Help children and teens to build positive, self-esteem Low self-esteem is a thinking disorder in which an individual views him/herself asinadequate, unlovable, and/or incompetent. Once formed, this negative view permeates every thought, feeling and action, producing faulty assumptions and ongoing self-defeating behaviour. Our children and teens need to become better aware of their thoughts of life,andContinue reading “Help Children and Teens Build Positive Self-Esteem”
Category Archives: mental health
Navigating Trauma: Understanding and Managing Intrusive Imagery
As we commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to recognize the impact of trauma on individual well-being and societal mental health. Trauma can deeply affect a person’s psychological and emotional state, often leading to various mental health challenges. This month offers us an opportunity not only to raise awareness about the prevalence and effectsContinue reading “Navigating Trauma: Understanding and Managing Intrusive Imagery”
Childhood Warranty And Good For You Also
Recently I met with a young couple who had referred themselves for assistance with improving parenting skills and enriching communication with their 9 year old son and 13 year old daughter. As part of our regular intake, I asked if this was a new, or more recent problem for them. Their replies were very informative. Continue reading “Childhood Warranty And Good For You Also”
Cultivating Gratitude
Considering the multitude of challenges we encounter in our daily lives, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by our daily challenges and frustrations. However, amidst the chaos, there lies a powerful antidote to negativity and stress: gratitude. Research has shown that incorporating gratitude into our daily lives can have profound effects on our mental health andContinue reading “Cultivating Gratitude”
Breaking the Curse of Generational Trauma: Healing for Future Generations
Generational trauma, often referred to as ancestral or inherited trauma, is a concept that explores how the experiences of our ancestors can affect our present-day mental and emotional well-being. From wars and persecution to poverty and oppression, the scars of past generations can linger and impact our lives in profound ways. However, understanding and acknowledgingContinue reading “Breaking the Curse of Generational Trauma: Healing for Future Generations”
You Are Who You’ve Been
By: Senior Clinical Supervisor Edwin Schild, B.A., M.Sc., Sam is sixteen years old and his mother just called this morning. She sounded like she was hurting and at the end of her coping. Just last night she had to call the police once again on her son who has been extremely verbally abusive to her,Continue reading “You Are Who You’ve Been”
How divorce affects children?
Divorce can have various effects on children, and it’s important to note that the impact can vary depending on factors such as the child’s age, temperament, and the circumstances surrounding the divorce. Here are some common ways in which divorce can affect children: It’s important to note that not all children will experience these effects,Continue reading “How divorce affects children?”
So What is Tough Love?
By: EDWIN SCHILD, B.A., M.Sc., NAMA Cert. II I had a middle aged couple in my office today with serious concerns about their seventeen year old daughter. At one point the father suggested that what they needed to do was “tough love” with their daughter. I asked each of them what was meant by this. Continue reading “So What is Tough Love?”
Do you love me? You make me so angry!
By: Edwin Schild, B.A., M.Sc. “Do you love me?” How many times have we heard this question? As a young child asking his parent, as a teen asking that special friend, as a wife or husband looking for confirmation and validity or as the senior looking for that special moment of support and validation? WhicheverContinue reading “Do you love me? You make me so angry!”
Validating Others
Little Yonah was with his mother in the store and was whining to her, “I’m so tired. I’m hungry”. What does the mother say? Option one – we just got here and I told you to finish eating your lunch before leaving. Now you will have to wait until we get home”. Option two –Continue reading “Validating Others”