-Jarytza Linares We have all heard the 5 stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance in the grief and loss process. This design was originally created by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross to portray how terminally ill people navigate their feelings when they know they will not recover. It has since expanded to become one of the […]
Is it Grief if Nobody Died?
When we think of the word grief, or even Google the word for that matter, the first reference is to a literal, physical death of a loved one. Yet, are there not other times in or lives when we experience grief? The ending of a romantic relationship, even if it is the most mutual and […]
How to Spot Abuse in Children
As a society we tend to ignore signs of abuse. Reasons for ignoring these signs of abuse within our community include lack of knowledge about the topic or we simply do not want to get into other people’s business. There are many different types of abuse including sexual, verbal, physical, emotional and many others however, […]
The Addiction and Mental Health Consumer Perspective
The challenges facing consumers with addiction or mental health issues are compounded when self-stigma mirrors social stigma. Thanks to misconceptions and lack of adequate public education about mental health and addiction issues, the consumer seeking recovery may find it almost impossible to get the help they need while also contributing to their own stigmatization. If […]