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BMC While it is important to find ways to relax and decompress at the end of the day, the abuse or overuse of alcohol and other substances can become a very serious problem. If you find you need more alcohol, or other substances, to relax or unwind, If you have tried to reduce your consumption and … Read more
Everyone has heard the idiom “music is medicine for the soul” but there is research showing that music helps decrease anxiety at times of crisis and stress. In many studies, music has been shown to help relieve stress during physical and psychological illness, including dementia, depression and cancer. Select your favorite music that is meaningful … Read more
Carrie Krawiec, therapist at the BMC, recently stopped by the Motus Realty podcast to discuss how families can cope with the psychological effects of the Coronavirus crisis. Samantha Hillery is a realtor at Motus Reality in Troy, MI, and this is part of a daily series for her clients and followers, featuring different businesses in … Read more
Adolescence is an especially vulnerable time under the best of circumstances and the pandemic of coronavirus may be more than the adolescent can handle. Self-doubt, prioritizing social connections, forging a separate identity from parents are all more difficult when confined under a quarantine apart from their peers. Signs of distress include: Reckless behaviors Isolating from … Read more
Children with special needs are sensitive to the emotions around and stressors around them. Pay attention to cues that your special needs child is experiencing intensified stress: Body language and physiologic state Emotions may seem heightened and more agitated or irritable More difficult to calm or soothe Your child may need more soothing and calming … Read more
This is a very real phenomenon that occurs as a result of witnessing other’s trauma. First-line health care providers and caregivers are the most vulnerable to this disorder. Depression Despair and hopelessness Loss of important beliefs Aggressive behavior toward oneself or others Self-blame, guilt, and shame Those who are dedicated to taking care of others often … Read more