The Autism Society of America has deemed April 2021 as Autism Acceptance month. This evolved from their initial effort of promoting National Autistic Children’s week, beginning in 1972. The goal of moving from an awareness week to an acceptance month is to promote [...]
Did you know that March is Social Work month? Social work is a profession that often gets overlooked, but now, more than ever, social workers are essential! While COVID-19 has slowed most things in our life down, social workers have continued to show up day [...]
March is problem gambling awareness month so what better of an excuse to brush up on some of the warning signs and ways to help. The Signs of problem gambling: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired feeling of excitement. [...]
TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of self-harm and methods of hurting oneself. Self-Harm Awareness day is recognized on March 1st. This day of recognition aims to foster discussion about self-harm, how to cope with it, and offer supports for those struggling. Although we have a day dedicated [...]
How has your mental health been affected over the past year? Life as we know it has been completely turned upside down. Tragic loss, political and social turmoil, economic and financial stress, and the list goes on. It’s overwhelming, and it’s okay to be struggling. [...]
There was somewhat of a dark joke that was floating among couples counselors when the pandemic first hit and lockdowns began that business would be booming soon. While it started off as a joke, unfortunately it has become much more of a reality as the [...]
To what extent are you aware of the effects food has on your mood? With the uncertainties of COVID-19, it is likely for us to not pay attention to what we’re eating. Some of us may tend to eat a lot more when we’re stressed [...]
Although February 14th may be a day shared between people who want to express their love for one another. it is also a good time to learn to love yourself. Whether you’re single, dating or in a serious relationship, loving yourself is just as important [...]
It is yet again the time of year in which we are flooded with the reminder that Valentine’s Day is upon us. We can’t go to stores without seeing isles of red in the seasonal section filled with chocolate and stuffed animals. We can’t help [...]
Before we jump into anything I would first like to acknowledge that yes, I am a white woman writing an article on BLM (and the irony of my last name is not lost on me either) and I do not intend this piece to be [...]
