Being exposed to acts of violence is difficult and confronting for adults. Kids may have an even more difficult time understanding and processing the real-life violence they see on TV and on the internet. Learning about active shooters and having drills at schools can be very upsetting for young people. In this blog, we’re going …
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How to Overcome the Stigma of Mental Illness… Updated: May 28, 2021 The stigma associated with mental illness is a serious issue that needs addressing. Often, people with mental illness don’t get the treatment they need because they are too ashamed of their condition. However, addressing the stigma and educating ourselves and others about mental …
Women & Counseling… Updated: Jun 10, 2021 As a clinician working with women I see a variety of therapeutic issues ranging from; anxiety and depression, identity struggles, relationship issues, post-partum depression, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, self-harming, sexism and oppression, and issues related to motherhood or becoming a mother. Women are more likely …
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First and foremost, the team at Lotus Psychology Group wants to remind everyone that the leaked information from the Supreme Court of the…
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“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” This quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr….
It’s that time of the year again. Your social media feed and workplace chatter starts to focus on one thing – New Year’s resolutions….
