GB Items Related to Tag - mental health
-
Two Voices Separated By 1 GenerationPLEASE TALK TO ME ABOUT SEX BUT DO IT RIGHT SEX-No matter how old you are, sex changes everything. Whether it's the connection between two people, the filling of a void, or just for fun, all of the consequences are too much for a child to handle. Every...
-
Skinny Economy & Fat Waistlines
I just heard an interesting news report from Wall Street. While automobile corporations are losing millions, small businesses are closing, and clothing stores are practically giving things away one corporation is booming. McDonalds. As an eating...
-
“She’s Getting So Thin… What Can I Do?”
“She’s Getting So Thin… What Can I Do?” By Deedra Hunter, M.S., LMHC You’re worried about your daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, friend, neighbor, or friend of a friend. This...
-
"She's Getting So Thin... What Can I Do?"
“She’s Getting So Thin… What Can I Do?” You’re worried about your daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, friend, neighbor, or friend of a friend. This young woman of concern is suffering from an Eating Disorder and you have...
-
Two Voices Separated By 1 Generation
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY Money. It seems to be the only thing we hear about these days. Except, of course, reports on the octomom, which is a whole other subject. Money. Personally, I hate the subject. I was raised having to beg for everything and...
-
Two Voices Separated By 1 Generation
HEY MOM, CAN I BORROW YOUR CAR AND TWENTY BUCKS?I NEED TO GO GET A PREGNANCY TEST. Whoa Baby. When I was a senior in high school, a girl in my class got pregnant. Not only was it a shock to the seniors but also our school because her mother was also...
-
How to Stay Phat in a Skinny Economy
How to Stay Phat in a Skinny Economy By Deedra Hunter, LMHC As a young girl I was devastated if someone called me fat. As an older woman I’m thrilled if someone calls me Phat. Go figure. Better yet, go Google. Phat is now slang for “excellent,...
-
"Whatever Happened to Summer Luvin'?Have you ever had one of those moments where somebody said something to you and it just didn’t process? I mean, you understood the sentence; it was correct in grammar and style…it made sense and, yet, it didn’t make sense either. You know, one of...
-
Chill Out Mom & Dad... It's Only POT!
As I was talking to my son Brandon's girlfriend today I realized I ask her quite frequently "is this what is really going on out there?" Even though I am a therapist who sees a great number of adolescent girls for various issues and keep current with the...
-
Depression Awareness Guide with Positive Action StepsDepression warning signs & understanding what to do about it A special report from Dwight Bain & the LifeWorks Group of Counselors Recently the Associated Press reported that long-time TV journalist Dick Cavett, struggled with clinical depression...
-
Inside-Outside Voices
2 Voices Seperated by 1 Generation Dear Growing Bolder Community:As I was talking to my son Brandon's girlfriend today I realized I ask her quite frequently "is this what is really going on out there?" Even though I am a therapist who sees a great...
-
Gold Medalist's Cancer BattleDorothy Hamill recently revealed that doctors have diagnosed her with breast cancer.
-
Featured BloggersGB is blessed with some fabulous bloggers. Funny. Thought-provoking. Inspiring. Here are 10 to watch and why. Click on any blogger below to go to their blog archive page and dive in.
-
"Keeping Your Cool Even When the Holidays Get Hot"
By Aaron Welch, LMHC, NCC, CSOTS Ah yes, the holidays. For many, it is a...
-
Two Voices Separated By 1 Generation
It Will Never Happen Again- If international pop star, Rihanna, can forgive her pop star boyfriend, Chris Brown, why shouldn't I? A few weeks ago Chris was charged with severely beating Rihanna and pictures were released to prove it. This...
-
Dangerous Stress Symptoms of PTSD
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) PTSD develops differently from person to...
-
"Merry Christmas Dad! Coping with Grief During the Holiday Season"
“Merry Christmas, Dad! Coping with Grief in the Holiday Season” By: Aaron Welch, LMHC, NCC, CSOTS I doubt if this article will be very long in comparison to most that I write. The topic is far too difficult for me to “go...
-
"A GREAT AMERICAN BUT A POOR CHRISTIAN: How our patriotism can hinder our walk with Christ"
No….I’m not anti-American. Really, I’m not. My father was a WWII and Korea veteran, my...
-
"Why Can't I Focus on God Today? Am I Spiritually A.D.D?"
This article may be less like an article than any I’ve written before. Normally, I really have...
-
"Anxiety in Schools: Don't Let Pressure Squeeze You Out"
By Aaron Welch, LMHC, NCC, CSOTS Anxiety comes in many forms…especially in...
-
"NOT ‘IF' BUT ‘WHEN' WILL YOU YIELD? THE ASSURANCE OF SUBMISSION"
BY Aaron Welch, LMHC, NCC, CSOTS Have you ever had those “aha” moments?...
-
"Lord, I Want The Adventure…or Do I?
By Aaron Welch, LMHC, NCC, CSOTS I wrote, recently, that I have been in a...
-
"Beating the Cheating: Restoring a Marriage Ravaged by Infidelity"
Carrie Underwood, former American Idol winner and now-famous country singer made a fortune off her hit, “Before He Cheats”, describing her violent and destructive reaction to discovering her man at a bar with another woman. She speculates about how...
-
Helping kids cope with Earthquake Stress
Helping Kids deal with Stress after Natural Disasters By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified...
-
Todd KashdanWant to know the secret to a long and exciting life? Start asking a lot of questions!
-
Kicking With ConfidenceNot everyone is willing to age gracefully! We found a group of grandmothers doing something a little bit different -- they're learning to fight to keep their vitality.
-
Anat BanielAs both a clinical psychologist and a dancer, Anat Baniel believes she has unlocked a little known pathway between exercising the body and enriching the brain.
-
Dr. Stuart BrownA respected doctor has found proof that playing is good for the mind, body and soul. Find out how you can play your way to better health today.
-
Dr. Frank LawlisAre breakfast cereals ruining your brain? A prominent doctor says it's time to start eating the right foods for your brain and body.
-
Marci ShimoffBest-selling author Marci Shimoff explains how it's possible to achieve true happiness, not matter how far you have to go to get there.
-
Tom KirkwoodOne of the world's top aging researchers says there is no such thing as a death gene.
-
Dan PerryDan Perry is the executive director of the nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research, the nation's leading organization promoting independence and health for older Americans.
-
Bobbe Lyon"Mirth Doctor" Bobbe Lyon says the power of humor has helped her through some of life's darkest days.
-
RX For Better Brain HealthWhen it comes to your brain, the old saying "use it or lose it" could actually be considered a prescription for health.
-
Dr. Daniel AmenA world-renowned brain expert says your brain's health can affect everything in your life from your relationship to your creativity. Find out how to have a magnificent mind at any age.