January 12, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Living the life of an everyday hero can take a toll over time. Those who do not get relief from the stress and exhaustion are at risk for compassion fatigue.
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January 9, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Boundaries are our imaginary lines in the sand that separate and protect us from the many things that threaten to overtake our time, resources and well being. People tend to either have strong, firm boundaries that others recognize and respect, or loose, soft boundaries that are more easily overlooked or crossed.
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January 8, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Winter is here and with the change of the season comes an unwelcome shift in mood for almost 10% of the population in some regions of the country. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is considered a type of major depressive disorder, according to the American Psychiatric Association.
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January 4, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
The pain of losing a pregnancy is not just felt by the mother and father, but also on the children. Children cope differently, and here are a few tell tale signs your child is grieving, and what to do to help them.
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January 2, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
People pass along their legacies in many ways – wealth, belongings, values and more personal things, like photographs, diaries and recipes. It is left to us the living to keep the memories going that accompany these valuables.
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December 31, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
‘Tis the season for making broad and sweeping resolutions in the upcoming year. This year, try something different. Consider setting reasonable short and long term goals with measurable action steps that lead to successful execution.
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December 30, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Adults with ADHD often have a dual diagnosis of ADHD and one of these or other disorders. As many as 50% of adults with ADHD report also having depression, and the same number report problems with anxiety.
FB- Adults living with ADHD are often misdiagnosed or only diagnosed with the singular disorder of ADHD. This can be a problem since one in two adults who live with ADHD, also have a secondary emotional disorder that can go un-diagnosed and untreated.
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December 29, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
After the loss of a child everything changes. Often our long held beliefs are shaken, as well as any sense of trust and protection we may have felt previously. It can be difficult to know how to go on with life, particularly when it comes to making a decision about having another child.
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December 28, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Learning to live with and manage a mental health condition is tough enough without the additional stress of denial and outright disbelief of family members.
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December 26, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
We’ve all been there – you have a special family gathering and someone creates a scene. While it happens occasionally in the best of families, in some families it is expected – and dreaded.
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