The start of the school year is a challenge. So let’s talk about one of the biggest challenges facing people with ADHD, executive dysfunction. Executive function is basically the brain’s management system and in ADHD it is often impaired, which we call executive dysfunction. Other parts in this...
This week I hit a parenting milestone; my older son turned 18 years old. He is on the autism spectrum and has several co-occurring mental health and medical issues. Parenting him has been a wild ride! I have spent countless hours navigating healthcare and social services to ensure his needs were...
As a social worker it has always been important to me that people are treated with respect and kindness regardless of their gender or sexual orientation.
Not being a racist is not enough if we want a truly equitable world. Being anti-racist is actively identifying and working against racism. Anti-racism is about getting rid of racism at all levels and making a decision to oppose racism. When we are not being racist, we choose to use words...
Our summer groups are getting started! This year we're offering two groups twice a week during the month of July These are available for 12-18 year olds who are wanting to learn skills that will help them be more independent and grow their social skills. Each group is limited to a maximum of 6...
Looking at the different types of therapy, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is the right fit for your situation. Let’s go over the different types and why people choose each kind. Better Together Mental Health offers four types of therapy. These are individual, couples, family, and group...
Actually taking the steps to starting therapy is hard, even for people who work in the field it can be a little scary. But it can easily be done in less than 15 minutes. First you’ll need to get in contact with a therapist. Most therapists can be contacted by email, phone, or a form on their...
Winter holidays can bring a sense of comfort and calm, but we should also acknowledge that they can feel chaotic, stressful, and upsetting at times. There’s also the effect of the winter weather on people, which can cause us to feel tired and unmotivated. So let’s discuss some ways to reduce those...
When someone we care about is dealing with a difficult situation we want to make them, and ourselves, feel better by doing something. Many of us have been socialized to say we are fine and don’t need anything when help is offered. The reality is that often we actually do need help and more often...
