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Children: The Silent Victims of Parental Alcoholism & Substance Use
Posted on: Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Children who grow up in a family with one or more parents who have a substance use disorder (SUD) are more likely to develop life-long psychological and behavioral problems than those who do not.
» Read moreMichael Reyka, PhD Appointed Brook Lane COO
Posted on: Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Michael Reyka, PhD, joined the Brook Lane staff as Chief Operating Officer on March 8, 2021. Originally from Lakewood, Ohio, Michael has had an interest in healthcare as long as he can remember.
» Read moreSuicide: The Silent Fight
Posted on: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Challenging Our Assumptions and Supporting our Neighbor Suicide. The word itself can be a trigger for someone to read or hear. In 2021, our society has hotlines, counselors and resource packets yet there is more required to breaking the stigma of this taboo subject.
» Read moreMeet Therapist Fred Edell, LCPC
Posted on: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Therapists, like most professionals, come from a variety of backgrounds. They all have one thing in common though, the desire to help others struggling with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges.
» Read moreHelping Your Child With Anxiety
Posted on: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Childhood anxiety appears in many forms, making it difficult to identify, understand and treat. Sometimes you may not be sure if your child is struggling with anxiety or something else.
» Read moreMinding Your Mind: Using your Thoughts to Gain Better Emotional Well-being
Posted on: Thursday, January 14, 2021
Before you begin reading this, do two things. Take a couple of deep breaths and fully exhale. Next, stretch your entire body. Then tighten your body and let it go a limp. I recommend that you do this quick exercise every day for the next week.
» Read moreMeet Sarah Schiffres-Grove
Posted on: Monday, December 28, 2020
Sarah Schiffres-Grove is a licensed clinical social worker providing counseling services at Brook Lane’s North Village outpatient office. She manages of caseload of nearly 100 clients ages 10 years and older.
» Read moreDistance Learning: Helpful Techniques to Make it More Manageable
Posted on: Friday, December 4, 2020
As we enter into the tenth month of this new COVID lifestyle, we all likely are facing personal struggles at this point. While I remain thankful I can still work and stay in contact with my clients, I will be happy to throw away my blue light glasses and bid farewell to Zoom forever.
» Read moreThe Mental Health Benefits of Giving Thanks
Posted on: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The month of November is a time when many of us gather with our family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. You may not have given this much thought, but being thankful actually has many mental health benefits.
» Read moreDoes My Child Need a Therapist?
Posted on: Wednesday, October 7, 2020
All children and teenagers go through an array of emotions, situations, and behaviors. But some children struggle more than others. One in every five children struggle with some kind of mental health concern. So how do you know if a child or teen needs more support? How do you decide to seek a professional for help?
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