Positive behavior interventions and support involve practical tools and strategies that schools can use to improve their students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. It is based on the idea that human beings, particularly children, thrive in settings with...
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Happiness from Within vs. Pursuits of Happiness
Finding the Lasting Bliss Happiness can be described as a sense of well-being and fulfillment in one's life. It elicits positive emotions ranging from contentment to ecstasy. Being happy means that you are content with where you are in life instead of constantly...
Family Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood and energy levels. It was initially referred to as "manic depression." Bipolar disorder includes episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression. Family therapy for bipolar...
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Parents who have children with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses understand how difficult daily life can be for both their children and themselves. If your child has difficulty with self-care routines such as dressing and feeding themselves, self-soothing, avoiding...
Music for Meditation (Calm Your Mind with Tunes)
Imagine your favorite music becoming the backdrop to your inner calm. Sounds intriguing, right? Get ready to uncover the magic of music on meditation as we explore how music can seamlessly weave into your meditation practice. For reducing stress and improving general...
How to Enhance Confidence Within (Tips to Boost Self-Esteem)
Confidence is often seen as a personality trait one is born with. To some extent, that may be true. Some of us are naturally more confident in our abilities and judgment. Many of us struggle with self-confidence, which can impact many aspects of life. From not acing...
Blinded in Love: The Psychology Behind it Explained
The phrase ‘blinded in love’ isn’t just something out of literature or songs– it’s an actual condition we humans experience. Of course, you don’t lose your vision, but your ability to see things rationally is heavily impacted. Being so-called blinded by love can be a...
Adulting with ADHD (Insights and Tips)
Did you know that an estimated 8 million adults in the US have ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) develops in children but may go undiagnosed until adulthood. Many adults don’t even realize that they have this condition and continue struggling...
What are the 7 stages of grief?
Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that is important to you. You may feel a variety of emotions, like sadness or loneliness. And you might experience it for several different reasons. Maybe a loved one died, a relationship ended, or you lost...
Breaking Barriers to Healing: Understanding Why People Avoid Therapy
If you’re considering therapy, you’re not alone. In 2021, around 41.7 million adults in the United States received counseling for their mental health within the past year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this is an increase from...