Traumatic events can leave children feeling confused, frightened and isolated. Whether children have experienced the event in person, viewed it on television, or heard about it, it is important to make yourself available to your child. Provide ongoing opportunities for children to talk. Consistently checking...
By Barbara K. Stump, MAWhat are your Thanksgiving plans? Are you seeing family, or having a Friendsgiving? Are you Team YES or Team NO for building a holiday tradition with your family and friends? Hopefully, I can convince you to be part of Team YES!...
As the seasons change, some individuals experience a shift in their mood, finding themselves grappling with symptoms of depression that recur annually during fall and winter. This phenomenon is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The good news is there are effective treatments available, and...
By Barbara K. Stump, MA Last week, we looked at two of the most famous historical heroes in Scotland, Robert the Bruce and William Wallace. Not really surprising, but rugged Scots going to battle provides great material to be romanticized by artists and writers. Have you...
By Barbara K. Stump, MAWarriors, wizards, and writers… oh my! Scotland is a country filled with pride for their strength and courage to stand up against all odds. To rise again, despite defeat, and come back stronger. The stories of resilience seemed to be an...
