Dr. Jennifer Salomon, Occupational Therapist at CHC, provides practical tips for using mindfulness at home to reduce stress, guiding your kids’ mindfulness practices, or helping them prepare for another day of distance learning in this Voices of Compassion podcast episode. Read more ›
In Voices of Compassion “I Will Get By — Advice From a Mom Who Hasn’t Been Alone Since March, Part 2,” Liza Bennigson, the mother of two elementary school children and the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications here at CHC, shares what she’s learned about adult self-care, how to start difficult conversations with your kids and tips from CHC clinicians for hanging on during hopeless moments. Read more ›
In this Voices of Compassion podcast episode, Liza Bennigson, the mother of two elementary school children and the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications here at CHC, dives into talking about her unfiltered experiences being a working mom who feels like most of us, wondering, will there be any end in sight? Read more ›
Self-worth is not the same as self-esteem. Our self-esteem is derived from our abilities, accomplishments, social positions and things we believe and we can achieve. We can bolster our self-esteem by improving our skills or performance, and our self-esteem goes up and down depending on how we’re doing in various aspects of our lives.
In contrast, unconditional self-worth is distinct from our abilities and accomplishments. Read more ›
Every child feels anxious at times — but for some, that feeling persists and interferes with friendships and schoolwork.
Renee Jain, founder of GoZen!, an online platform to help kids manage their anxiety, and Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a clinical psychologist, are authors of Superpowered: Transform Anxiety Into Courage, Confidence and Resilience.
They believe anxiety is normal, but that instead of accepting it, we try and reject, diminish or get rid of the feeling. Read more ›
Parents are the first to know when their child starts behaving differently. Has your son stopped eating his favorite food, or does he refuse to eat out with friends? Has your daughter drastically increased her exercise regimen, or become obsessed with health foods? These are among the telltale signs that your child, like millions of others, may have an eating disorder (ED). Read more ›
2020 brought us COVID-19 in March and then sheltering in place. And then, we layered on school closure and distance learning. On top of that, we’ve experienced social unrest regarding race and tens of thousands of people evacuated due to wildfires. How much more can we take?
Enter CHC’s new podcast series, Voices of Compassion. Read more ›
Here’s what the research says about the things we can do every day to improve our happiness, even during immensely challenging times. Read more ›
Covid-19 has increased anxiety for many of us, and experts warn a sizable minority could be left with mental health problems that outlast the pandemic. Read more ›
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, marked by episodes of mania and depression. Bipolar disorder is not the same as the typical ups and downs every kid goes through. The mood swings are more extreme and accompanied by changes in sleep, energy level, and the ability to think clearly. Know the signs and symptoms. Read more ›
