It is a heartbreaking fact that by the age of sixteen, more than two-thirds of children have experienced at least one trauma, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (Understanding Child Trauma).
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Expressing gratitude may come easy on Thanksgiving, but practicing gratitude in your day-to-day life also has several mental health benefits!
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The Smartphone is an extremely useful piece of technology; it helps us find our way around, read about things we find interesting, talk to our friends, and do a hundred other things we don’t even think about.
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We can often overlook second-hand trauma in our youth because “it didn’t happen to them”. However, the effects of second-hand trauma can persist for months or years if left untreated.
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Just as kids grow physically, they also go through periods of emotional changes. Very young children throw tantrums over popsicles, elementary kids experience their first butterflies performing in a play, and high school students get down in the dumps about not getting into the school they wanted.
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It is a heartbreaking fact that by the age of sixteen, more than two-thirds of children have experiences at least one trauma, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (Understanding Child Trauma).
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A LD (learning disability) or ADHD diagnosis is not the end of the world, but it is the beginning of a new set of challenges for parent and child alike.
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Talking to kids about drugs can be difficult and feel heavy. But, the reality is that regular conversations about this critical topic will prepare them to confront this threat when it arises in their lives.
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With internet use steadily increasing among both kids and adults, never has it been so important to talk to your kids about internet pornography. The truth is, in this modern age, internet pornography is both instant and invasive. Today, kids are being bombarded with sexual messages through videos, movies, and music.
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Think back to your childhood: Did your parents sit you down and have "the talk" or did they skirt around the topic and allow you to find the answers on your own? Talking about sex with your child can feel intimidating and scary.
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Parents play a pivotal role in the lives of their children. From being caretakers providing guidance and support, to standing as allies in adversity, parents should be a safe resource for their kids to confide in.
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Many people imagine that when a mother holds her child in her arms for the first time, there will be nothing but joy—and sleep deprivation—to follow.
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We hope you all had a wonderful Father's Day weekend! In honor of this special time of year when we celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives, we want to discuss some mental health challenges these men face and the best ways to overcome them.
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Being a teenager is tough. Not only do teens compare themselves to their classmates, but they also have the entire online world telling them how they should look and act. When teens struggle to make friends or find themselves in unfamiliar social situations, it can be difficult for them to build confidence.
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As parents, we want nothing more than to see our kids flourish. For children with disabilities, that may require making lifestyle changes and building strategies that enable them to live life to the fullest. In this article, we share some helpful tips on caring for children with disabilities.
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Emotional intelligence is our ability to identify and communicate our emotions to ourselves and to those that we are in relationship with. Our emotions are like indicators on our car's dashboard. Powerful emotions can indicate a larger issue "under the hood" of our hearts.
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If you have kids, you know that growth spurts are usually accompanied by growing pains and an extra hungry belly. However, growing up isn’t just a physical thing. Children also go through seasons of spiritual and social development.
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We want to give you some tips on how you can help your kids cope with challenging feelings healthily in every stage of their lives.
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At Wellspring, we believe that home is where mental health is developed, or unfortunately, injured. We want to help families thrive! Read to see if family therapy is a good option for you.
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Family bonds and connections are a wonderful part of life and a sign of a well-functioning family. But sometimes you can have too much of a good thing.
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