D.E.R., also known as Disaster Emotional Relief, is a clinical intervention and psychoeducational hybrid service founded by Wellspring to help people heal after traumatic events in a community.
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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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A cancer diagnosis is life-altering. When someone has cancer, the life they envisioned for themselves, their body, their loved ones, and their mental health are affected.
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Disclaimer: This blog and and podcast are intended for a mature audience and may not be suitable for children.
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Being a mother is demanding, and often moms are also hard on themselves. It's not uncommon for mothers to develop guilt and wonder whether they are doing enough or where they have gone wrong raising their children.
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With Mother's Day in our rearview mirror, we want to pause and dispel four myths about motherhood.
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Stress is one of the biggest challenges to many people's mental and physical well-being. During the pandemic, people have been facing increased stressors. We want to give you some tips for relieving stress in a very stress-fueled world.
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Spring cleaning is when we realize that we can no longer ignore the mess in our living rooms and decide it’s time to reevaluate the value of certain belongings in our lives. Decluttering can be a daunting task, so here are some spring cleaning tips to help your organizing be as stress-free as possible.
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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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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most common mental health disorders among children, but it’s also prevalent in adults. Often undiagnosed, this disorder can lead to low self-esteem, poor performance at work or school, problems at home, or difficulty in social situations.
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Today, 1 in 44 children is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2021). With these growing numbers, the need to understand what autism is and learn about the resources available for support is more relevant than ever.
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Self-Regulation allows us to monitor difficult thoughts and emotions calmly to respond in a way that is appropriate to ourselves, others, and our environment. Self control, the behavioral management part of self-regulation, not only helps our social interactions, but it is considered a fruit of the spirit from God (Galatians 5:22-23).
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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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Everyone processes grief differently. Sometimes we deal with our grief in unhealthy ways, and other times we look to God, friends, family, or things we love for comfort. Music has therapeutic benefits to help during the grieving process.
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While stress surrounding money has always been an issue in our society, job losses and rises in the cost of living during the pandemic have increased those worries. Because many people live paycheck to paycheck, even filling up the tank at the gas station and seeing that number climb higher can cause a strain on mental health.
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The birds are singing, the sun is rising, and you’re rushing out the door to drive to work. While you might be checking to make sure you have your phone, you rarely think about how you’ve missed watching the sun rise.
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Black History Month is an opportunity to appreciate and acknowledge the contributions of the African-American people into the tapestry of our Nation’s history.
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A kiss, a box of chocolates, or maybe a whirlwind romantic getaway for two? With Valentine's Day fast approaching, these are the kinds of questions couples everywhere ask themselves.
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