Our staff was asked to share words of wisdom with a confirmation class. Here is what they had to say! Be nice Be humble Be determined Dedication and persistence pays off Don’t take yourself too serious . . . no one else does Be respectful of everyone! There’s a lot... read more →

What drives people to suicide? Most people respond, “depression.” But it’s such a broad term, used so frequently, that it isn’t very helpful. I’d like to say, “tunnel vision.” Tunnel vision is when one looks at the future, sees only one option, and that option is bad. Roger shot himself... read more →

  By Philip Vedova My neighbor is in his 70's and still gets his small motor boat on the lake several times a year, so he can tell me and the rest of the neighborhood fresh fishing stories. He and his wife enjoy their kids and grandkids when they visit, which... read more →

  By Ken Potts, D. Min, MS, LCPC, LMFT This really happened - I've got pictures. During a trip to the Children's Zoo, my then three year old decided to befriend a rather large cow. She started with a cautious pat on the brow.  Receiving a positive response from her... read more →

by Karen Hurula, Psy.D. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is frequently talked about in the context of returned military veterans, but wartime trauma is not the only trauma that can develop into PTSD symptoms. Single, isolated events can also bring on the symptoms and it’s important to identify them. In fact, cording... read more →

by Nancy Kratz, PhD Summer’s here!!! Mornings at the park, family bike rides, afternoons at the pool, and lots of free time…or is that SCREEN time? I often get asked by parents how to manage screen time during those long summer days. And while we often hear about the dangers... read more →

If we want to break down discrimination and stigma surrounding mental illnesses we need to start talking about mental health and sharing how it feels to live with a mental illness. Telling people how life with a mental illness feels helps build support from friends and family, reduces stigma and... read more →

  by Dana Wagner PsyD CADC To begin, I congratulate and thank you for taking an interest in this subject matter. Sobriety and spirituality are two complicated topics on their own, let alone used in the same sentence. Any addiction, be it shopping, cutting, food, sex, drugs or alcohol is likely one... read more →

World Bipolar Day takes place each year on March 30, the birthday of Vincent van Gogh who is believed to have had bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a serious brain illness. People with bipolar disorder go through unusual mood changes. Sometimes they feel very happy and “up,” and are much... read more →