December 28, 2020 The year 2020 is coming to a close. It marks the end of a year and the end of a decade. When you’re bereaved, every year that ends is the beginning of another year without a loved one who has died or has moved out of your life in some other way. Grief is the acclimation process from an old life to a new one. Each year, there is room for all feelings that come with grief and there is room for integration. The Mindfulness and Grief Institute shares 5 things to

October 9, 2020: October is ADHD Awareness Month. If your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you’re no stranger to parenting with frequent frustration, worry, shame, and exhaustion. You know what? Your child is living with all of that, too. You know what else? Both you and your child can live with more confidence and less frustration with a few changes. Check out these tips: 1. Develop a positive mindset. How you view your child, their diagnosis, and yourself as a parent have a hu

October 8, 2020: October is ADHD awareness month. Here are some myths, facts, and awesome resources for adults with AD/HD or the people who support them. Myth: You’re not hyper, so you can’t have ADHD. Fact: In the DSM-5, there are 3 types of AD/HD: Hyperactive-Impulsive, Predominantly Inattentive, and Combination. If you have significant trouble with memory, work performance, emotional regulation, managing day-to-day tasks, maintaining attention, and/or fidget frequently, ta

October 5, 2020: October is ADHD Awareness Month. What’s it like to grieve and have ADHD? There is actually a lot of overlap in the two, and adults and children with ADHD may feel their ADHD symptoms amplified when grieving. Some of the commonalities between ADHD and grief include difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, restlessness, social withdrawal, poor academic/work performance, impulsivity, and trouble with eating and/or sleeping. For people with ADHD, they may also ex

October 1, 2020: Fall is awesome (except for pumpkin spice anything - it's just not for me), but the shorter days and cooling temperatures often have me feeling a little sleepier and a little quieter. This seasonal transition messes with most of our sleep cycles and can mean the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) for some. Our sleep cycles are managed by the amount of light we receive. During the summer months, we have plenty of daylight and that can often mean we’