Help for Mothers facing Sleep Deprivation

 There is help for parental sleep problems.

                                                                 

New York Times, Parenting, author Jessica Grose has a recent article to help you get the sleep you need.

Every night the same thing happens in my household. My husband falls asleep effortlessly, sometimes while we’re watching TV in bed and usually while he is still wearing his glasses. Meanwhile, I need an elaborate winding-down ritual that involves rereading beloved, calming books and cranking up the white noise. And even after that, it can take me hours to drop off.

Follow this link to the New York Times to read more.

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If you are struggling as a couple, here is a short video for you.

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Improving Outcomes With Autism

 

A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics, significant benefits were shown with a teaching program for parental engagement with babies identified as high risk for autism spectrum disorder. (ASD). 

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Studies have shown intervention at 2 years of life, can improve outcomes for children. 

The study states in a "clinical trial of 103 infants showing early behavioral signs of ASD, preemptive intervention led to a statistically significant reduction in the severity of ASD behaviors across early childhood. Infants who received the preemptive intervention had lower odds of meeting diagnostic criteria for ASD (7%) than those who received usual care (21%) at age 3 years."

If you are dealing with challenges around a child affected by ASD and are looking for coping skills and support contact Dr. Mike Dadson here.

Dr. Dadson has been Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) since 2000, with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, with significant experience dealing with trauma with several publications and academic works.

To learn more about Dr. Mike Dadson's clinical practice at Gentle Currents Therapy, follow this link to counselling videos on relationships, addressing male depression, couples counselling, and trauma.

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Email Auto-Responses for Your Mental Health

 How to support your mental health with email burnout.

Follow this link to The New York Times.

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What is Trauma Focused Therapy

 

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Trauma focused therapy in Langley allows individuals who have experienced 
trauma to overcome their anxiety by safely exposing themselves to perceived 
fears.  

Trauma focused approach emerged in response to research 
demonstrating that trauma is common and that it is highly 
correlated with mental health.

Dr. Michael Dadson identifies:

Research has shown that there’s three primary phases, not stages, 

but three primary phases or treatment. All three phases all always active

in therapy but, one phase will be accented or forefront at different times

in treatment. Usually at the beginning of therapy Phase one is more actively

present and towards the end phase three is more present. Dr. Dadson outlines

the 3 phases on his trauma therapy clinic webiste here.

To learn more about trauma and "Trauma Focused Therapy" follow this link.

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Teen Suicide is a Serious Issue

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Parents, teachers, and caregivers can use these tools to spot the warning signs, start important conversations, and learn when to seek help. 

What are the warning signs?

Making suicidal statements is a warning sign. 

It is important to take suicidal statements seriously.  

There are statements such as, “I could just die!” which are meaningless, 

then there are calm statements made about ending one’s life that should always be 

taken seriously.

Counselling is an important preventative intervention. When Teens are feeling depressed, have withdrawn from their social life, or have no desire for fulfilment in their life, counselling can help. To understand Dr. Mike Dadson's counselling philosophy and approach, follow this link to a short video.

Follow these 3 links for more information about suicide.

1. About Suicide (Dr. Michael Dadson's web site)

2. Suicide Fact Sheet (Canadian Psychological Association)

3. Teen Suicide (American Psychological Association)

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Couples Counselling

Many couples find themselves at a crossroads at some point in their relationship. While they may love and care for each other deeply, communication issues may persist or prevent resolve with issues of contention or conflict. #Michaeldadson #Langley #counselling

View my video link to understand the benefits of couples Couples Counselling 

Looking for a clinical counsellor in BC? Follow the link to learn how to find a counsellor that is suited to you.

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Depression in Youth and Counselling Support

There has been an overwhelming need for mental health support for youth and adults over the course of the pandemic. Incidence across our country and in  the US have reached crisis levels. 

Follow the link to understand how counselling can help support you or your family. 

https://michaeldadson.info/adjustment-issues-counseling-in-langley/

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What Preparations Do We Make for Post Covid19

What are your thoughts on the needs as we move into the next phase of Covid19 fallout.

COVID-19 is a pandemic of disproportionate magnitude. Its devastating effect seems to have a more significant impact on the emerging economies like India and the rest of SE Asia, which also has regions harbouring some of the world's highest population density living under poor socio-economic condition.

 

Follow the link below to read more.

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6808981238859235328/ 

A paper from Academia discussing preparations for post Covid1

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"The latest peer-reviewed studies within psychology and related fields"

Interesting research summary articles with links to publications from the American Psychological Society.

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Topics include: 

New take on extraversion 

Faculty mindset predicts student engagement 

Slow Lies

Seeking what might have been 

And more interesting news on psychological research!

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A link to a Study Guide in Self Examination in Psychiatry

A link to a Study Guide in Self Examination in Psychiatry

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