By: Deborah Shouse Simple ways to reach out to a caregiver who may be experiencing loneliness When my mom was diagnosed with dementia several years ago, I didn’t know anyone else who was going through this journey. I felt very alone, even though...
Read moreA promotional video for SELF-ACCEPTANCE: The Key to Recovery from Mental Illness
With the rise of the recovery movement over the past thirty years, more hope exists now than ever before for people diagnosed with serious mental illness to live full, meaningful lives. Designed for use with groups as well as individuals, this...
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Individuals who are very talented artistically and achieve early success or fame are in a very vulnerable position. As artists, they tend to be extremely sensitive by nature—this is part of their genius and is sometimes a burden they must bear...
Read moreOn the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide
Those left behind after a suicide go through a great range of emotions. If you were a caregiver of a person who was battling depression and lost their struggle, your emotions may have been capped with “What could I have done to stop it?” Although...
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