Scared Silent – Breaking the Stigma Around Suicidal Ideation
“Please don’t call the hospital.” “Don’t be scared, it’s not that bad.” “Don’t freak out.” “I don’t know, I don’t want you to panic or...
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Maternal Suicide: Mom’s Are Not Immune
https://www.2020mom.org/maternal-suicide-awareness What is Maternal Suicide? Suicide is one of the leading causes of maternal death in...
Suicide: What to Know
What Are The Warning Signs of Suicide? Excessive sadness or moodiness: Long-lasting sadness, mood swings, and unexpected rage....
Suicide Preparations, A Calm Before the Storm
Preparations to end your life. It’s a stage that isn’t often talked about. We discuss the thoughts leading up to it, and then we discuss...
To those who have lost someone to suicide,
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Initially, you may appreciate the statistics and the acknowledgment. When the month...
When the Outside Doesn’t Match the Inside: Part Two
You think to yourself – “why bother? Nobody is going to notice if I miss work, anyway.” You struggle with feeling like maybe you don’t...
8 Lessons from Suicide Attempt Survivors
Here’s 8 things attempt survivors want you to know. You can – and should – ask someone who could be suicidal how they’re feeling. Many...
What Is Sand Tray Therapy?
The Elements of Sand Tray There are seven elements involved in the sand tray process. They are: sand, symbols, water, the client’s...
What can you do to support someone living with depression?
Depression is not easy. It is complicated and different for each person who struggles with it. Sometimes, I wonder if people really...
When Trauma Decides to Stay
Understanding 3 common symptoms of PTSD We often associate PTSD with war and soldiers in today’s society. However, anyone who has...
Talking to Your Children About Suicide – Why it’s Important
PSA: It is PAST time to be having conversations about suicide with our children! According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, we...
3 Benefits of Men Going to Therapy
For this blog I want to talk to the men, my apologies to the women, please feel free to pass along the info in this blog to the important...
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