By Sharon Martin, LCSWOct 9, 20163 min9 Simple Ways to Love Yourself~ 3 min read “Instead of mercilessly judging and criticizing yourself for various inadequacies or shortcomings, self-compassion means you...
Northwoods Health CentreApr 10, 20164 minAre we facing a coping crisis? How well we cope with stress can affect our mental and physical healtDo you ever worry about how effectively you’re coping with your life demands? For the vast majority of the population, the answer is yes....
Northwoods Health CentreApr 10, 20163 minA controversial treatment shows promise, especially for victims of trauma.It’s straight out of a cartoon about hypnosis: A black-cloaked charlatan swings a pendulum in front of a patient, who dutifully watches...
Northwoods Health CentreApr 10, 20164 minMind/Body Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your HealthWhat is good emotional health? People who have good emotional health are aware of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They have...
GoodTherapy.orgApr 10, 20166 minPosttraumatic Stress / TraumaTrauma is a distressing event in which a person feels severely threatened emotionally, psychologically, or physically. Most people will...
Mental Health WorksApr 10, 20163 minI have decided to tell my employer that I'm ill: What should I say?As an employee you have a responsbility to be a productive worker. When you are experiencing a mental disability, you may also have the...
Mental Heath WorksApr 10, 20162 minWhat I Wish I Knew A Snapshot of My Experience with Mental llness at WorkBy Mandi Luis-Buckner Seven years ago I was a successful employee at a large financial organization, and if depression hadn’t hit me, I...
Mental Health WorksApr 10, 20162 minIsn’t stress just part of any job?Stress is a normal part of any life, and any job. Stress can be positive or negative, and how people react to various stressors is highly...
Mental Health WorksApr 10, 20164 minSupporting an employee’s return to workThe Fundamentals Ask your employee what they need Set benchmarks Lead by example The fundamentals Three fundamentals must be in place for...
Northwoods Health CentreApr 10, 20162 minThe Business Case - Why Mental Health MattersA strong link can be drawn between an unhealthy workplace, work-related stress, and unhealthy lifestyles (The Business Case for a Healthy...
Northwoods Health CentreApr 10, 201611 minScience says lasting relationships come down to 2 basic traitsIn most marriages, levels of satisfaction drop dramatically within the first few years together. But among couples who not only endure,...