by Mind Balance | Dec 17, 2020 | Denver Therapy, Therapy Services
What is trauma? The American Psychological Association defines it as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, disassociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a negative effect on a person’s attitudes,...
by Mind Balance | Oct 9, 2020 | Tips for families
If you or someone you love is currently experiencing suicidal thoughts, immediately call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline available 24/7 at 800-273-8255 or call 911. September is Suicide Awareness Month. Suicide is a difficult and often painful thing for many...
by Mind Balance | Sep 3, 2020 | Tips for families
Life is shockingly different this fall during the start of the school year. Your kids may be going back to school with new guidelines, working remotely from home, going to a learning pod, etc., which lead to the questions: How do kids handle change? Not great. ...
by mbcdenverdev | Jul 23, 2019 | Tips for families
Life changes when you become a parent. New parents may be prepared for the change in daily routine, changing expectations, and new responsibilities. However, adjusting to parenthood can also bring a flurry of new and complicated emotions. And that experience is...
by mbcdenverdev | Jul 9, 2019 | Tips for families
For many people, the start of summer is like a breath of fresh air. School is out, the mood is more relaxed, and longer days of warmth and sunshine are inviting. However, summer can be a time of anxiety and insecurity for others, particularly women and men who are...
by mbcdenverdev | Jun 17, 2019 | Tips for couples
All couples fight. It’s completely normal and totally healthy. However, the way you argue and the way you work towards a resolution makes the difference in a successful relationship. Here are some of our tips for working through an argument together. Express your...
by mbcdenverdev | Jun 3, 2019 | Tips for families
Being mindful of or controlling screen time is a controversial issue for parents and kids. It can be frustrating for parents to know how much screen time to allow their kids per day. Many sources suggest that time spent on screens can cause shifts in brain activity or...
by mbcdenverdev | May 20, 2019 | Denver Therapy, Therapy Services
A traumatic brain injury can be life-changing in many ways. Brain injuries not only cause damage to the brain: they can affect behavior and mood too. After medical treatment is administered to someone who has suffered from a concussion, other issues can arise during...
by mbcdenverdev | May 6, 2019 | Denver Therapy, Therapy Services
Divorce isn’t easy — for anyone involved. Divorce is a common experience, even though the rate has declined from 50% of married couples in the 1980s to about 39% now. Some of the reasons couples wait to marry their partner, i.e. financial security, career stability,...
by mbcdenverdev | Apr 29, 2019 | Denver Therapy, Therapy Services
Getting stressed, feeling nervous, and worrying is a normal part of life. Some people are naturally more anxious than others. Many people handle it in different ways. However, there is a difference between stress and anxiety. The Anxiety and Depression Association of...