As South Florida braces for another scorching weekend (July 25–27), with daytime highs climbing into the mid‑90s and heat indices topping 105°F, it’s more important than ever to recognize how extreme heat affects our minds—not just our bodies—and leverage our Sunshine State perks to stay cool, connected, and calm. 1. Heat & Anxiety High temperatures triggerContinue reading “Beat the Weekend Heat: Mental Health Tips for South Florida This Friday & Beyond”
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Hurricane Season Trauma: Coping Strategies for South Florida Residents and First Responders
Summer 2025 is expected to have a high number of Atlantic hurricanes, raising concerns in South Florida. Anxiety spikes among residents due to stressful storm preparations, with many experiencing PTSD-like symptoms post-event. Support resources are emphasized for both residents and first responders to cope with the psychological impacts of disasters effectively.
Toxic moms vs Good Fathers
Fathers play a crucial role in child development, providing emotional resilience and social competence through structured involvement. However, maternal gatekeeping can limit this participation, perpetuating cycles of absenteeism and dysfunction. Strategies to overcome gatekeeping include open communication and parenting education, emphasizing the need for cooperative co-parenting to enhance children’s well-being.
The Emotional Cloud: Why We “Hear” Our Feelings More Than Our Thoughts
Every once in a while, something hits me during a session with a client, prompting me to explore a concept I call the “emotional cloud.” It’s an idea many of us can relate to: being so overwhelmed by an emotion that its intensity makes it nearly impossible to recognize or consider any logical choices inContinue reading “The Emotional Cloud: Why We “Hear” Our Feelings More Than Our Thoughts”
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