ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Sometimes life can take us on a journey we didn’t expect. But one Roanoke nonprofit offers resources many may not know about. From child therapy to domestic violence groups, Family Service of Roanoke Valley offers a range of programs for those seeking help. But Bryan Maiden, a certified peer recovery specialist, …
Nearly 90% of children who visit their healthcare providers at pediatric hospitals report symptoms of anxiety, a phenomenon stemming from the ongoing war. At the same time, doctors note a reduction in symptoms typical of this period, such as colds, fever and flu, as children do not attend nurseries and educational institutions, reducing the risk …
Yoga experts insist that healing trauma through yoga is a powerful practice, as with its emphasis on mindfulness and gentle physical activity, the ancient practice emerges as a valuable tool. Whether it is a natural disaster, conflict or personal tragedy, the consequences may linger in the mind and body, but Yoga intervenes as a holistic …
KINGSTON, Tenn. (WATE) Roane County leaders are working together to help give children a better support system at school when they don’t have one at home. The Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition partnered with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and introduced the Handle with Care program to other local government agencies. Handle with Care provides a …
Natural disasters, armed conflicts, terrorist attacks, mass shootings, life-threatening illnesses, car accidents, workplace accidents, rape, abuse and other incidents that negatively impact our sense of well-being -being are examples of traumatic experiences. When unresolved trauma can affect every aspect of your life. In a relationship, you might even have emotional distance or a communication problem. …
Fear is a fickle beast. When my oldest daughter was in the grip of a deep-seated clinical phobia, her fear took over everything. She practically became a hermit at 16, afraid of going anywhere. Luckily, we found an excellent therapist who taught him how to tame his fear, to manage it gently, to approach it …
PSYCHIATRIC VIEWS ON DAILY NEWS Every time men and women are prosecuted because of their race, religion, or political group, that place and time becomes the center of the universe. -Eli Wiesel In Monday’s first column on the Middle East crisis, we discussed some of the basic and traditional ways in which psychiatry can help. …