This week we have been focusing on person first language. Person first language emphasis the importance of putting the person before their "label". For example instead of saying someone is an alcoholic you would say person with a substance use disorder. Below is an article that specifically deals with substance use as this is one of the more common types...[ read more ]

In this weeks series we are learning about person first language! Check out the article below for a better understanding of the statistics behind person first language, in terms of people with disabilities in America today and how using this type of language can be helpful to them! https://lagunashoresrecovery.com/what-is-person-first-language/

This week we will be focusing on person first language. Person first language is the idea that the person before the disability, and describes what a person has, not who a person is. PFL uses phrases such as “person with a disability,” “individuals with disabilities,” and “children with disabilities,” as opposed to phrases that identify people based solely on their...[ read more ]

In our previous blog post we talked about overthinking, what it is, how it comes about, and how it effects a person.  In this post I wanted to share an article from very well mind that focuses on how to know when you’re over thinking. Though it may seem rather simple to others, many people struggle to differentiate between normal...[ read more ]

Overthinking is a major issue that many of us deal with. Overthinking can be linked to numerous different things. However the brain’s tendency to over analyze as a way to reduce one’s anxiety can often lead to overthinking  As defined by good rx overthinking is defined as “also referred to as rumination — is when you repetitively dwell on the...[ read more ]

Overthinking is something that comes naturally for many of us. Ruminating over past events or dwelling on our future problems, these daily habits can easily become larger issues if given the right circumstances. In this weeks blog post we will focus on what overthinking is and how we can identify we are doing it when it happens. Next week we...[ read more ]

In honor of Women's History Month I wanted to focus some of this months blog posting on to topics in the mental health community through the lens of women. My last blog post and recent social media posting focus on trauma in all communities; however in the interest of celebrating this month I wanted to provide you guys with an...[ read more ]

Trauma can effect ones' body in numerous different ways, and with books such as Kolk's The Body Keeps The Score. There has been a wave of interested individuals wanting to know the overarching effects of trauma on the body. Below is a good  diagram of what it looks like to have experienced something traumatic. As we can see from this diagram trauma...[ read more ]

Introduction to the Women and Mental Health Series   In honor of women's history month I will be focusing on different mental health disorders, health disparities, and good-to-know information that effects all women in terms of there mental health. It is important to use these historical months such as Black History month and and Women's History month to take time...[ read more ]

The first step an implementing boundaries is to understand what boundaries are are and the types there are to implement. In this blog post I will highlight the different types of boundaries. However, this is not a set in stone list and this list may vary depending on what source you use!   Physical Boundaries  Personal Space and Body Emotional...[ read more ]