What is Gracious Redundancy™?
Definition of Gracious Redundancy™ The word gracious is an adjective meaning that you are kind, courteous and compassionate. The word redundancy is a noun meaning excessive repetition. Together, Gracious Redundanc™y is a term that focuses on the dignified and compassionate treatment of others through repeated positive reinforcement. Positive Reinforcement The reinforcement theory of motivation […]
Suicide Prevention Effect of Ketamine
Ketamine in Suicide Prevention Tragic losses of life from suicide, like the recent passing of iconic designer Kate Spade and the chef, storyteller, and writer Anthony Bourdain are absolutely devastating…and preventable. Each year, nearly 45,000 Americans die by suicide. Furthermore, for every suicide, 25 more are attempted. With dire statistics like this, we must find a better […]
The Stigma of Mental Illness
Let’s Talk About The Stigma of Mental Illness The more we talk about it, the less of a stigma mental illness will be. Thanks to a rise in celebrities talking about their mental health, we’re getting closer to a world free of stigma. Athletes like NBA All-Star Kevin Love are helping people overcome stigma and […]
Ketamine: New Hope for Depression
Ketamine: Essential Medicine Those suffering from treatment-resistant depression may now have new hope! A new study shows that Ketamine, a club drug known as ‘special K’, may be an effective treatment for depression. Ketamine is a class III schedule drug. Hospitals and other medical settings have the approval to use as an anesthetic. Ketamine’s discover […]
May is for Motivation: Revisit Your Recovery Goals
May is for Motivation: Revisit Your Recovery Goals As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers! Spring is a brand new season filled with blossoming potential. It’s also time to do some spring-cleaning and clean out any cobwebs of complacency with your recovery. Revisit the recovery goals you set at the New Year or […]
When a Friend Attempts Suicide
Suicide Touches Everyone When a person attempts suicide, it’s a terrible time for the whole family, as well as friends and other loved ones. Often the attention goes only to the person who attempted suicide. This is understandable. However, family and friends are also victims of suicide, in a different way. Common questions if a friend […]
Stabilizing Mental Illness Requires an Inpatient Setting
Healing does not respond well to shortcuts — Speak to an Inpatient Facility Mental illness is a non-discriminating process that affects individuals from all walks of life. Behavioral instability to the point of moderate or severe distress can be caused by a number of contributing factors: trauma, addiction, genetics, biology, thought process. Individuals who suffer from […]
Screen Stress Series Part 3
Screen Stress Series:: Unwired Part 3 of 3 Confusion We only get one brain and one spine. Together these make up the Central Nervous System (CNS). Our lifestyle reshapes both. An overstimulated right or left brain leads to dysregulation (confusion), which leads to the maladaptive behaviors (confusion) we develop to compensate with the screen gaze […]
Screen Stress Series Part 2
Screen Stress Series:: Unwired Part 2 of 3 Physical Reactions to Screen Stress I got to thinking about screen stress when I was at a 2-day conference event in Pasadena, CA. It was when I sat behind 3 screens: the big screen in front, my laptop, and my smartphone. I noticed my respiration (shorter breaths), […]
Screen Stress Series :: Unwired Part 1
Screen Stress: Part 1 of 3 In this 3 part series, we will explore the effects of screen stress on the body and mind. We’ll discuss ways to avoid behavioral addictions associated to screen stress. And, we’ll evaluate ways to maintain a healthy gaze. Technology has its place and purpose, and when used properly, can […]
