We all know that bad things happen in life. Our parents warn us, and we expect that some things will go wrong. Our cars break down, our parties get rained out, friends betray us, we struggle in relationships, and so on. But most of us are actually optimistic that really bad things, like what others experience, will never happen to us.
Read MoreHealing can be found in the process of telling a hard story. Putting words to a traumatic story is therapeutic in and of itself. It helps a person to remember details, express emotions, choose what is important to say, and make sense of all that has happened to them and in them.
Read MoreWe humans live and think in stories. We are fascinated by them, entertain ourselves with them, and define ourselves by them. The last and often best part of any good literature story is the resolution – in the end, we want to know what happened to all of the characters.
Read MoreWellspring is like the rest of our community; we too have been profoundly affected by the Surfside building collapse and all of the collateral repercussions to our community and people’s lives.
Read MoreFocus is often given to the treatment of ADHD in children. however, according to the CDC, at least one-third of children with ADHD still have it in adulthood.
Read MoreHave you ever watched your child or grandchild have a melt down over a minor issue, like dropping a lollipop? This is a perfect example of a child’s lack of perspective or self-regulation.
Read More2020 - the year of Covid-19, political animosity, economic suffering and racial tension - has taken a large toll on the nation’s mental health. In a study conducted in June by the CDC, 11% of respondents reported having seriously considered suicide in the 30 days before completing the survey!
Read MoreIf you missed our recent Suicide Awareness and Prevention Webinar, we’ve saved recording so that you can watch it for the first time or refer back to the resources found in this valuable webinar.
Read MoreBecause of COVID-19, many of us are spending more time with our significant others. In difficult times, our relationships will be tested, and it’s important to do everything possible to love and support each other as couples. In this article, we will be providing some tips on coping as a couple during COVID-19.
Read MoreAnxiety comes in all sizes. Sometimes it’s something like not getting to work on time, and sometimes it’s the anxiety of being laid off.
Read MoreFind the best location possible
Try to protect your privacy
Limit your distractions
Dress for the public
Reconnect, if the connection is lost
Like many other organizations, Wellspring is closely monitoring the CDC recommendations for containing the spread of the Coronavirus. We care about our clients and our community, and we want to be as transparent as possible and share information about what we are doing to respond to this issue.
Read MoreEleven years is the average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms for a person, and them getting help from a mental health professional.
Read MoreClick the link to take the Burns Depression Inventory. A Wellspring therapist can help you discuss your results.
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about EMDR. Answers taken from the International Association of EMDR.
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