One morning, as the heat of the day began to unfold, I took the necessary steps to get ready for work.
My morning routine was about to get interrupted.
Midway through downtown Tampa, cars were slowly grinding to a halt.
Do you find yourself helping other people in difficult situations, such as taking care of a family member, or someone recovering from an accident? As you might know, helping others can, over time, cause feelings of helplessness, anxiety, anger and irritability. This response is known as “compassion fatigue” and it is quite common among family caregivers, social workers, psychologists and counselors.
Without treatment, compassion fatigue can lead to exhaustion and long-term mental health problems (e.g., depression). If you, or someone you know, works with victims of traumatic events, then you can take steps to minimize the incidence of these effects. Continue reading
They were kings when we were in diapers.
They have seen more than we can ever imagine.
Many of the them fought to keep America safe during World War II.
They paved the road so we could live fruitful lives.
They are 12% of the US population. They are the elderly. Yesterday’s heroes.
However, over the years I’ve seen a rise in poor self-image and self-esteem among seniors. This made me wonder… are we, indirectly, making them feel expendable? Continue reading
The depressed financial state we lived in for the past few years has added considerable stress to many of our clients. According to the research, it happens to be the worst type of stress which left unattended can become debilitating. People typically have the ability to handle most crises when they are brief and the events that are occurring are not considered to be traumatizing. Chronic stress, as in the loss of a job and the ensuing financial difficulties that follow, can wear away at anyone’s resolve. This type of insidious, ongoing stress eventually takes a toll on overall wellness by suppressing the immune system and creating an underlying state of exhaustion or hopelessness. Continue reading
“Hello, I’m Ben Breedlove. Do you believe in Angels or in God? I Do”
Ben Breedlove, a teenager from Texas, survived three heart attacks during his young life. He lived with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This is a condition where the muscles of the heart thicken, making it hard for the blood to leave the heart.
This young man spent his last years making educational videos about his condition. Continue reading
