Therapeutic Apps are a great start in normalizing mental illnesses and a good attempt at urging people to seek self management/ coping. Yet, I question how would a person know when to seek professional help? The article linked has an in depth perspective on how treating mental illnesses with an app is not a sufficient substitute.
Author: Magda
Divorcing Your Mother
What a concept? I found this article interesting. Mostly because it has a lot to do with the self. There are a lot to gain from reading this article if you struggle with a parent. The takeaway i found most interesting was this excerpt:
“[O]ne of the tasks of healthy development, whether or not one chooses to eliminate or limit contact with a mother in the real world, is to deal with the mother inside of ourselves. This means that we have to learn not to treat ourselves as we were treated by our mothers, and also not to choose partners who are like our mothers. (Often, despite our best intentions, we repeat that pattern.)”
Such an incredible insight in destructive views of self that I feel is helpful in building our awareness to stop any patterned behaviours.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/tech-support/201508/should-you-divorce-your-mother?
What To Say To An Anxious Child…
Parenting can be difficult at times but for the most part the positives outweigh the struggle. Anxiety is apart of normal brain development. It is about helping your child manage and cope with their overwhelming feelings. This article is very helpful and a great resource for all parents.
http://www.heysigmund.com/building-emotional-intelligence-what-to-say-to-children-with-anxiety/
Family Violence
“Children Who Experience Early Childhood Trauma Do Not ‘Just Get Over It’” By Jane Evans
Great article on trauma and the developing brain.
http://www.socialworkhelper.com/2014/10/08/children-experience-early-childhood-trauma-just-get/
#isurviveandTHRIVE, By Margaret Cho
I am profoundly touched by Margaret Cho’s activism. Her live tweets to encourage and support sexual assault survivors in speaking out against their violation has had a large impact on the public. Taking back your power and showing your resiliency is so important for the healing process to begin. By hashtagging #isurviveandTHRIVE you can stand up and speak out too.
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/margaret-cho-calls-sexual-assault-survivors-speak-out
Losing Control
Acting without expectations can be hard. The first step is having awareness. Once you know you are imposing your agenda on others, you will be able to change your thought patterns.
Problem Saturation
Grief, Loss, and Coping
There are so many ways to manage your grief. The most important component is to be compassionate and paitent towards yourself. It is a process that is gradual and circular. The article below provides a straightforward help guide on managing loss.
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief-loss/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm
Exercise Your Brain And Your Body!
I have found it to be challenging getting to the gym but once I do it is the best thing for me. It provides such clarity and healthy endorphin’s. Take a look at this article’s piece on how a workout changes your brain.
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-18491/10-ways-a-good-workout-changes-your-brain.html