My name is Alicia Potts and I have two sons with autism. When my older son, Nicholas, was two we noticed he was not talking. The doctors told us he could just be a late talker and to see how the next six months went….
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If someone you know is struggling with the hazardous effects of Anorexia or a related eating disorder, here are some key things to know. Anorexia Nervosa is a prominent eating disorder that is usually found in young women during puberty, as well as men in some cases….
What’s a “Me-Monster,” and how can I be sure that I am not one? Good questions! If you got the impression that being a Me-Monster is an unfavorable thing, you’re off to a good start. You may not recognize “Me-Monsters” at first glance, but you…
Learning the difference between sadness and depression Read: Back to Basics, Depression 101 We live in a time when what life is supposed to look like largely comes from an external world of media messages. We see the happy people on TV and begin to…
Why do we worry? Why do we bother engaging in thoughts that ultimately harm us and detract from positive living? The fact is that worrying is unavoidable, but it’s not impossible to manage. Here is a possible solution to your worrying problems that might help…
The New Reality for School I love the beginning of fall. School has just begun, with all of the excitement and anticipation it brings. It is like the children’s version of New Year’s Eve, but with all of their promises and resolutions for the new school year. While many of…
What are some myths and misconceptions about mental illness and health? I have spent most of my childhood and adult life around friends and family who suffer from different types of mental health problems. It took me a long time to realize that not everyone…
How to Respond to Criticism – 3 Ways to Handle it Tips for how to handle criticism in everyday situations. A major downside to putting yourself out there with an idea or opinion is that someone will always have something negative to say. In my own experiences, I’ve found that…
With nearly half of all marriages ending in divorce, premarital counseling should be sought out when couples are considering getting married (in fact, some states require it for people under 18 years of age). In premarital counseling, couples will learn how to develop the skills to communicate in marriage, identify…
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