Building Stress Wood in our Children
Trees are fascinating. In normal conditions, trees develop “reaction wood” or “stress wood” when they are pushed and pulled by wind and weather. That stress strengthens them and helps guide…
Trauma and Stabilization
Having a history of trauma leads to some predictable difficulties in life. This handout is to help you understand some of what’s needed to be able to move forward. Stabilizing out…
Trauma & Emotions
Having a history of trauma leads to some predictable difficulties in life. This post is to help you understand some of the difficult emotions you may be experiencing. During a traumatic…
Trauma and Beliefs
A history of trauma can create predictable challenges in life. This post will help you understand some of the thought patterns you may be experiencing and offer practical steps for…
Abusing the Term “Abuse”
One benefit of being in the mental health field for a couple of decades is the ability to step back and notice large-scale changes over time. One change that stands out…
Parent Resource: Technology Usage by Teens
Envision recently participated in a panel discussion designed to help parents navigate today’s world of technology, smartphones, Instagram, etc, etc, etc. These are various resources that we’d suggest checking out…
Resources for Parents of Teens
Books How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish Parenting Today’s Adolescent by Dennis and Barbara Rainey The Collapse of Parenting:…