In recent years, the interest in exposure to green spaces and children and adolescent mental health has grown. There is now evidence to suggest a positive connection between exposure to green spaces, such as grassy areas and improved mental health. It is called “green space therapy.” While green grass itself may not directly impact mental …
We have all been there… something triggers us and causes anxiety, fear, worry, anger, or excitement. We start breathing faster, our heart rate increases, blood pressure rises, we may become tense/rigid, or feel paralyzed. These are all reactions to a variety of stimuli. What we must learn and teach children is how to self-regulate, self-sooth, …
As I have discussed in previous blogs, trauma is the largest public health issue facing our children (CDC 2019). When we think about a student’s backpack, we imagine them having paper, pencils, notebooks, crayons, snacks, or even some trinkets in there. But let’s imagine what else they are carrying into school with them… Some students …
With all the talk these days about childhood trauma, I want to dedicate a few blogs to this important topic. First off nearly half of our nation’s children have experienced trauma. It is real, and it has lasting effects on one’s mental health, physical health, social interactions, educational success or failure, job performance and relationships …
I am very excited to be writing my first blog with The Sensory Path! As a licensed mental health therapist for 20 years (18 in public school system) I see the focus placed on teaching good health all the time to children and adults. However, what about mental health? We cannot separate our mental health …
