“Is that normal?!” So you’ve finally admitted that you need therapy! You’ve searched online, called or emailed, and scheduled your first appointment with a therapist that you feel meets your needs in terms of expertise, availability and cost. And now, you’re finally at that first appointment. Great! Now what??? The first session a person goes […]
Addiction, Suicide, and a Prayer for Healing on a Long Run by Robbe Reddinger
This is a reblog of an article a friend of mine wrote this past week for Runner’s World in their Other Voices section. His younger brother has struggled with addiction and suicide attempts. This is his account and how he deals with it. I highly recommend you check out his blog . A big thank you […]
Top 5 Most Popular Social Media Apps
There’s an app for that you know! Following the training I gave, I’m going to do a couple of top 5 lists for different apps and services. The training went really well. Thanks to all those who gave their feedback. (Please contact me if anyone is interested in me speaking to the staff and administration […]
Social Media Use In Teens
I’m giving a presentation next Monday to foster care and adoption social workers. The topic is Internet, Social Media and Gaming In Teens. I’m trying to do some last minute research. Please post in the comments what apps your teens are using the most for social media, what are the dangers you’ve encountered or what […]
Brace For Impact
I should have just set this all on fire! My family and I just completed an interstate move. It’s a great move for us. Puts us closer to family and resources. There’s nothing like boxing up all your worldly possessions and leaving behind all the connections you’ve made in an area. Leaving behind your routines […]