Kids Have the Scoop on Coping Skills

I love the neurophysiology lesson about the neocortex. I'm taking an extra easy breath right now.

SHORT FILM ‘JUST BREATHE’ HELPS KIDS DEAL WITH EMOTIONS

PTSD treatment for Vets in Lakewood

It's great to see successes in treating PTSD.
Veterans tackle their trauma with grit, gusto, word games
05/26/2014 The News Tribune

Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/05/26/3212431/veterans-tackle-their-trauma-with.html#storylink=cpy

Continuing Educaction

The Matt Adler Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management Act of 2012 has gone into effect this year. Looking forward to seeing what this initiative brings for Washington clinicians and more important Washington consumers and communities. I'm enrolled for my continuing education class.

Working with Suicidal Clients 2014 Workshops

The Affordable Care Act

It’s still uncertain what the Affordable Healthcare Act will bring once in place. Washington State finished its vetting process for insurances companies on the state exchange. And many will have subsidies available to cover the cost of healthcare for themselves and their family.

King County has provided this website full of information regarding the act and exchange:

http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/coverage.aspx

In addition this calculator is helpful in providing information regarding your own eligibility for subsidies and the likely cost of healthcare plans:

http://kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator/

Moving Anger - 6 Week Workshop

Starting October 1st, Michael Sibrava will present Moving Anger, a six week workshop to address overwhelming and problematic anger. Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:00pm visit www.envisiontherapies.net for more info or to enroll.

Congrats, Grads!

A First Job Is Like A First Date, And Other Advice For Graduation Day

A recent article from NPR that lists economists' advice about getting your first job.
New grads often feel like that first job will define the rest of their careers. First jobs are simply the first position you hold. If anything a job that's disliked is always a learning experience. It can be helpful to know what you do not want to do, what your limits are, and learn when you actually have a choice.
Good luck and great job new grads!

Healthy Eating = Healthy Feelings

The mind and body share a strong link - our mind comes out of our body's many movements, impulses, and chemical reactions. Literal movement from our muscles, to the hormones that surge through our body all play a part. Of course, how we eat impacts our thought and emotion! I always love simpler tips to healthy eating.
The Environmental Working Group has put forward its recent Good Food on a Tight Budget guide. EWG's webpage gives a number of helpful guides for healthy living all worth consideration.

California bans gay-to-straight therapy - The Seattle Times

It's always aggravating when a handful of people besmudge the reputation of a profession. There's an unfortunate and necessary reality that professionals rely on regulating and credentialing organizations as well as state and national legislation. I encourage anyone looking into psychotherapy to look into their rights as a client and check the credentials of their therapist.
It's horrible to know that vulnerable young people who find themselves in already unsupporting environments, will find themselves faced with even more painful adversity by way of alleged "helpers."
California bans gay-to-straight therapy

National PTSD Awareness Day 2012

The U.S. Senate designated June 27th, 2012 as National PTSD Awareness Day.

You can find more information about PTSD and treatment at the following sites:

United States Department of Veteran Affairs

American Psychological Association

Psychology Today