How to Thrive After Trauma and Achieve Posttraumatic Growth

How to Thrive After Trauma and Achieve Posttraumatic Growth

Article by: McKenna Hereford, PhD You’ve likely heard about PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) particularly in the last few years or perhaps about trauma in general. The focus has understandably been on the lingering effects of significant traumatic events people...
How Can Community Care Help Me?

How Can Community Care Help Me?

What is Self-care Versus Community Care? The topics of self-care and therapy have exploded in the past few years. You’ve probably seen many social media posts or ads pointing to products, services, or hobbies that serve as some form of self-care. The term self-care is...
Current Events and Collective Trauma: Resources & Help

Current Events and Collective Trauma: Resources & Help

You likely have read the news about Uvalde. Many people have expressed disbelief that this happened in a school again and that this occurred soon after other shootings in recent weeks. You might be experiencing grief, anger, fear, panic, disconnection, disbelief, and...
Debunking 3 ADHD Myths

Debunking 3 ADHD Myths

Article by Dr. McKenna Hereford Most people have probably heard of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). If you’ve been on social media over the past year, you’ve likely seen more content related to ADHD as well. Many people have shared their lived...
Three Symptoms of Depression You Might Not Think About

Three Symptoms of Depression You Might Not Think About

Article by Dr. McKenna Hereford When we talk about mental health concerns, most people immediately think about depression. We probably picture someone who’s sad, seems hopeless, and/or stops spending time with people. You might also think of that Zoloft commercial...