by beanstalk | Jan 15, 2016 | Blog, Counseling
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, and most are completely unaware that they could be getting better sleep. Inadequate sleep can cause impaired memory and thought processes, depression, increased...
by beanstalk | Dec 29, 2015 | Blog, Counseling
Understanding Depression Depression is a common condition that affects 1 in 10 Americans each year. It can affect a person of any age, race or social standing. People misunderstand depression to be sadness, or a down mood that you can just snap out of. This isn’t the...
by beanstalk | Dec 21, 2015 | Blog
Countless studies show how important it is for parents to play with their young children. The developmentally positive effects on social skills, physical and emotional regulation, and creativity are seemingly endless. Parents fulfill roles as a teacher and guide as...
by beanstalk | Dec 4, 2015 | Blog, Counseling
What is stress? Life asks a lot of us – spouses, jobs, arguments with friends, sick pets – and at a certain point we have more to deal with than we can handle emotionally.1 That’s when stress kicks in. It’s your response to danger You know the feeling – sweaty...
by beanstalk | Sep 28, 2015 | Blog
by Albert Thrower, MSW, LMSW If you’re the parent of a child old enough to operate a smartphone or computer, you have probably heard of Minecraft. It’s the third-best-selling video game of all time, and it has become a popular pastime for millions of kids. As a family...
