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“I’m Fine” Most of us have used the standard reply, “I’m fine” at a point in time when we were not mentally (or physically) well. We supply these safe responses, to discourage any potentially uncomfortable discussions about how we are functioning. As a person who has experienced anxiety and depression, I know that I have …
Recognizing, Accepting and Surviving Mental Health Challenges Read More »
The Center for Child Development proudly partners with many schools in Delaware to provide mental health services. Children and families are suffering and so it makes sense to provide therapy where children spend most of their day. Do children really have problems? No, children don’t have problems. However, children are affected by the things that …
Delaware schools embrace mental health needs of children Read More »
In my experience, while the stigma of getting mental health services still exists, it’s not like it used to be. I’ve been in the field long enough to recall a time when no one would admit to going to counseling. The notion that one had depression, anxiety or some other condition that generated in the …
It’s not about the stigma of mental health, it’s about getting access Read More »
You’re stressed, frustrated, feeling inadequate, and questioning everything about your parenting. The kids won’t listen, your spouse has tuned you out, and you’re having fantasies of running away. You’ve stopped complaining about the sink full of dirty dishes, and if the laundry gets done, it’s a miracle. You might find that going to work a …
Back in 2004, I was approached by the Christina School District about providing mental health services in middle schools. I had managed two high school wellness centers, so I was quite familiar with how to integrate ancillary services in an educational setting. The notion of having therapists in schools was foreign to some, but no …
Getting a young child to listen and obey is a common complaint of many parents. It’s hard and can test the nerves of the best parent. We get the frustration and sense of hopelessness. So take a few minutes and imagine yourself at your worse parenting moment. How does it look? Are you screaming? Do …
Sit down! Stop running. Why won’t they just obey? Read More »
Don’t you wish there was a button to stop stress? I do, too. Unfortunately, stress is a normal part of our lives. In fact, we need the stress. It can provide us with the motivation to get stuff done. It’s when it becomes “distress” that it can be a problem. How do we know the …
Got stress? Read this to learn how to de-stress. Read More »
We have added quite a few new therapists to our team. Please join me in welcoming JeNai Marshall, LACMH. JeNai is a graduate of Wilmington University where she received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware where she majored in Psychology. JeNai …
“You’re too fat.” “You need to lose weight.” “You’re going to get high blood pressure and diabetes.” Anyone with a weight problem has had these statements drilled in them to the point of frustration. Overweight people know the risk factors and in most instances, want to lose weight. Sometimes the desire to lose weight …
There are many diets that exist. Some are simple. Some are complicated and hard to stick with. But one of the easiest diets to understand is the Rainbow Diet. And with all those colors, it can be a fun way for children and adults alike to make sure they are getting all the various nutrients …