The Higher Rate of Suicide and Suicidality in Autistic People, What Does That Mean and What is Next?
Why is the rate of suicide and suicidality so much higher in the autistic population? And how can we help?
Signs to Spot Suicidal Tendencies in Children and Teens and How to Respond
Young people who are contemplating suicide often give warning signs of their distress. Some signs are subtle, yet some are more common and pronounced. Knowing the risk factors, recognizing the warning signs, and knowing how to respond can help prevent suicide.
Why Does Daddy Always Yell? 5 Ways to Help Children Navigate Angry Parents
Younger children experience intense stress when they are the target of a parent’s anger. How do you help your child feel safe when their other parent is angry?
Exploring Ways to Calm
Do you have a child that gets anxious or becomes dysregulated and needs help calming down? This is an activity that we use with our clients that can help children with self-regulation when anxious or upset.
How to Survive Your First Year Postpartum
When I was pregnant, I focused a lot of my attention on pregnancy facts and resources, but I now realize that all the facts in the world don’t prepare you for the actual experience of bringing a baby home.
Children and Anxiety
It may be tough for your child to talk about scary events and circumstances that happen in the world, but encourage your child to reach out to individuals that they trust and love, especially you, when they feel upset or fearful. This helps your child release feelings before they expand out of proportion. It also helps to clear any misconceptions your child may have before it becomes full-blown fear.
