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ADHD and Conversations: The Challenge of Being in Social Situations || By Annabelle Denmark, MA, LPCC
The content of this blog is based on my personal and clinical experience. It is not a diagnostic tool. If you suspect you might have ADHD, please seek assessment by a qualified professional. ADHD symptoms Adults who have recently been diagnosed with or suspect that they may have ADHD experience a wide array of symptoms,…
The Ancient Beauty of the Ofrenda: a grief ritual of the Día de Los Muertos || By Lisa Martinez, Affordable Counseling Intern for People House, ERYT 200-RYT 500
Continuing with my series about cultural death rituals, this month we explore the ritual about building an ofrenda on Día de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, on November 1st and 2nd. Although it is not that time of year, this is a wonderful time for me to remember because it is near my…
Healing Mother Earth || By Rev. Mary Coday Edwards, MA
“The earth is wounded,” I said to my Nepalese translator, guide, and micro-hydropower teacher. I was in Nepal to research renewable electrical power options for Afghanistan. We sat in the bright sun at a small, makeshift outdoor tea shop high in the Himalayan mountains. Electrical wires follow roads, and we’d been discussing the difficulties and…
The Dance of the Four Horsemen and How to Get Back on Track || By Tristan (TJ) Dubovich, Affordable Counseling Intern for People House
Have you ever been in an argument with your partner and felt the need to defend yourself…? For example, your partner is criticizing or blaming you for something and you need to make them see they are wrong! Alternatively, have you tried to tell your partner that you don’t like a certain behavior and they…
The Intrinsic Value of Aging || by Catherine Dockery, MA, Conscious Aging Facilitator
“Wisdom is a living stream, not an icon preserved in a museum. Only when we find the spring of wisdom in our own life can it flow to future generations.” – Thich Nhat Hanh My specialty is working with older adults. I came into this field when I began my own aging journey over ten…
When you and your partner have different expressions of love || By Rick Garcia, Certified Sex/Cannabis Coach, LMT
Now don’t let the title fool you, while there can be different ways to express love, we are looking at this with the lens of sex and sexuality. This blog is not exactly NSFW, but it kind of depends on where you work and if you want to read a blog about sex. You can…
What is in a name? Being a parent of a gender exploring child || By Annabelle Denmark, MA, LPCC
A name is a gift from a parent to a child. It speaks of history, culture, and belonging, and it is the first tangible connection of a parent to their child. Some parents go through religious ceremonies to sacralize the name. The child belongs to the family, the name belongs to the family as well.…
The Rituals of the Celtic Wake || By Lisa Martinez, Affordable Counseling Intern for People House, ERYT 200-RYT 500
Continuing my series of posts about the diverse rituals, practices and cultural concepts which support the human grieving process, this month we explore the rituals of the Celtic wake. Around St Patrick’s Day in the late 90s, I remember my two little sons, about 3 and 4 years old at the time, looking up at…
TIME TO TURN TURTLE, Part 3 || By Rev. Mary Coday Edwards, MA
Turn turtle: Flip your way of thinking, as I’ve written in my last two blogs. When I lived in Jakarta, Indonesia, I met a woman who started a cottage industry recycling Jakarta’s vinyl/plastic packaging material. This plastic material encased many products—laundry soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and drink pouches that came with straws. The garbage heaps were…
Attachment Styles in Relationships: To Be or Not to Be…Secure? || By Tristan (TJ) Dubovich, Affordable Counseling Intern for People House
Do you remember where you first learned what relationships should look like? What influenced your ideas on how you should communicate with your partner or the expectations you should hold for them? If yes, you have an amazing memory and I’m jealous. But if not, it’s fair to say you most likely learned about relationships…
The opinions expressed by the guest bloggers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of People House. The content provided through the People House website and blogs are for informational purposes only. Should you decide to take action in real life based on this information that is your own responsibility and choice.
The opinions expressed by the guest bloggers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of People House. The content provided through the People House website and blogs are for informational purposes only. Should you decide to take action in real life based on this information that is your own responsibility and choice.
