Are you a parent struggling with what to do with your Fortnite-playing child? I hear it time and time again. Almost daily as a matter of fact. “What do I do when my child starts throwing things, hitting things and tantruming when I ask them to stop playing Fortnite?” “Or while they’re playing the […]
The psychology of separating children from their parents
We as mental health clinicians are mandated reporters. That means we must report when someone or something is unsafe for a client, and most importantly, a child. So I have a duty to warn. My duty in this case is to warn against the atrocities that are occurring in this country right now. There […]
Reflections on the Justice System Through the Eyes of a Client
I’m speechless. I feel helpless. What do I do? I’ve been working with this client for the better half of a year, and never did I think it would come to this. Never did he think it would come to this. But he was always cautiously optimistic. Perhaps I should’ve been too. Despite all of […]
How Biofeedback Can Help With Anger
Anger is a normal human emotion, however, if it’s not managed properly, it can have disastrous consequences that have the potential to hurt you and others. A lot of people don’t know how to process anger properly. They pile up their frustrations and emotions until they reach a breaking point and explode instead of dealing […]
4 Everyday Exercises to Manage Your Anger
Unless you’re a Tibetan monk, surrounded by nothing but other peaceful Tibetan monks, chances are you run into people and events that make you plain ol’ angry sometimes. And that’s okay. Anger is a very common human emotion, and in many instances, it can serve as a compass that guides you to better choices and […]