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Nourishing Maternal Mental Health

Written By: Beverly Sharifian, LPCC     The jump into parenthood is recognized as a significant, life-altering event. New parents are often warned about the inevitable sleep deprivation and limited alone time, as well as encouraged with stories about the remarkably rewarding aspects of the experience. From the moment they become

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Overview of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

What is a TBI? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when external forces (for example, from falling, car accident, or assault) cause an injury to the brain. The injury itself can be penetration to the brain, bruising, bleeding, or stretching of the connections between the neurons (brain cells), called axons.

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Practicing Mindfulness

Many people have asked, “what is mindfulness, and can it really help me?” The answers to those questions are simple and developing a mindfulness practice can be relatively easy.  Many mindfulness resources are accessible for free on websites and mobile apps, while other resources are available on a subscription basis

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Emotional Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury

Survivors of traumatic brain injury are often left to deal with unforeseen changes and symptoms. Impact to various regions of the brain, such as the area responsible for regulating emotions, can cause survivors of TBI to sense a lack of control over their feelings. Adjusting to life after brain injury

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