Life can get challenging sometimes, and it’s important for kids (and adults!) to develop strategies for coping with stress or anxiety. This stress catcher “fortune teller” offers some strategies children can practice and use to help manage stress and other difficult emotions. Download the PDF of the stress catcher instructions and template to create a […]
Twenty-six years. That’s how long Eric Garland, Ph.D., LCSW, has practiced mindfulness, a complementary health practice that includes focused attention, acceptance, and staying in the present. For the last 15 years, this passion has fueled Dr. Garland’s practice as a clinical social worker. He’s also applied mindfulness to his scientific research. A mindfulness technique he developed, […]
What are the signs of tetanus? The primary signal is mostly spasms of the muscle groups of the jaw, or “lockjaw”. Jaw cramping Sudden, involuntary muscle tightening (muscle spasms) – typically within the abdomen Painful muscle stiffness all around the physique Bother swallowing Jerking or staring (seizures) Headache Fever and sweating Modifications in blood stress […]
