World Mental Health Day | Childhood Cancer
To the family… hearing the words. “It’s cancer,” for the first time. There’s no judgment in making sure you’re healthy so you can keep fighting alongside your child.
Mental health is often thought of as a taboo topic. But, as a life-long anxiety sufferer with occasional depression episodes, as well as a mom of children with mental health needs, I wanted to create a safe space to talk about these topics. So here it is.
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To the family… hearing the words. “It’s cancer,” for the first time. There’s no judgment in making sure you’re healthy so you can keep fighting alongside your child.
Everybody has mental health and there are lots of ways we can be proactive in nourishing and protecting our mental wellbeing, as well as our physical health.
Although I feel like I’ve been hit by a ton of bricks after my therapy sessions, these truth bombs from my therapist are what I need to hear.
Mindful activities for children teach deep breathing exercises to switch on a part of the nervous system that helps them relax and refocus.
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) occurs because of repeated trauma that occurs over months or years.
Use these breathings tips to manage anxiety. Grounding is a technique that uses your five senses to help you through times of distress.