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Why do Some People with Autism Struggle with Heat Intolerance?

AuDHD, Autism, Blog, Child Mental Health, From the Blog, Mental Health Awareness, motherhood, stress, TraumaJuly 10, 20252KViews 0Likes 10Comments

With temperatures rising, it’s important to remember that individuals with autism may have a lower heat tolerance compared to neurotypicals. This can be attributed to differences in the sensory processing region of their brain but other factors like interoception as well as communication are also important to consider.

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

Blog, Child Mental Health, From the Blog, Mental Health Awareness, stress, TraumaJuly 2, 20251KViews 0Likes 6Comments

Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) face unique challenges and barriers when it comes to mental health diagnoses, treatment, and stigma. July, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, is used to bring attention to these issues. This post will discuss some of these barriers and other important facts surrounding this topic.

First Week of October: Mental Health Awareness Week

Blog, Depression, Guided Meditation, Happiness, Mental Health Awareness, TraumaOctober 5, 20231KViews 1Like 7Comments

Mental Health Awareness Week, celebrated annually during the first week of October, serves as a vital reminder of the need to comprehend, support, and destigmatize mental health issues.

Natural Disasters

Blog, Depression, Happiness, TraumaAugust 26, 2023563Views 0Likes 3Comments

Understanding the Unseen Wounds: Exploring the Mental Health Impacts of Natural Disasters Introduction In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming increase in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. From hurricanes and earthquakes to wildfires and floods, these catastrophic events have not only caused physical destruction but have also left deep emotional scars…

Cycle of Trauma

Blog, From the Blog, TraumaMay 30, 2016996Views 1Like 28Comments

Individually we are designed and equipped to handle trauma because it is almost inescapable during a lifetime. Traumatic experiences resonate differently with each individual because we create our own perception of events. For example, for one family the loss of a loved one can create pain, suffering and depression whereas for another it may give…

Existentialism – Impact on Society

Blog, From the Blog, TraumaMay 4, 2016748Views 2Likes 2Comments

Existentialistic ideas came out of a time in society when there was a deep sense of despair following the Great Depression and World War II. There was a spirit of optimism in society that was destroyed by World War I and its mid-century calamities. This despair has been articulated by existentialist philosophers well into the…

Emotional Freedom Technique

Blog, From the Blog, TraumaApril 6, 2016609Views 1Like 4Comments

Traumatic events may be difficult for us to move on from however theraputic intervention is the best place to turn. By seeking help from a trained professional you can seek out support in order to minimize the cause of impairment to your daily life. One technique that I have found to be interesting is called…

Trauma 101

Blog, From the Blog, TraumaAugust 28, 20151KViews 1Like 8Comments

Psychological trauma is the mind’s perception of an unpleasant event, stored as a memory. Each person perceives their experiences in their own way which means the limiting factor with traumatic severity is a personal recall of experience. No two experiences are the same and previous factors may add or detract from traumatic exposure.…