Mental Health Information

05/14/2026

Resources to promote mental health. .org

Designed to support educators, the edHub is a vetted collection of resources that bring Jack.org’s mental health promotion programming into the classroom.

05/14/2026

Effective parenting relies heavily on the neurobiology of connection, where your internal state directly influences a child's emotional development.

Children’s brains prioritize non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and vocal tone, to assess safety through a process called neuroception. Central to this interaction are mirror neurons, which allow children to instinctively reflect and internalize the emotions modeled by adults.

By practicing emotional self-regulation, parents can utilize co-regulation strategies to soothe a distressed child and foster empathy. Ultimately, maintaining a calm and consistent presence acts as a powerful tool for healthy brain signaling and behavioral growth.

05/09/2026

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05/07/2026

If you haven't checked out the Kids Help Phone website there are a ton of resources for parents and youth. Get help through texting, live chat, and a "Resources Around Me" tool and more... https://kidshelpphone.ca/

Plus there is a new app for Indigenous kids available for download on the Apple App Store. directly through the Kids Help Phone website. https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/indigenous-supports-from-khp/id6760955357

As a past text line crisis volunteer it can be timely and effective. Even adults can get immediate confidential help.

For Canada's crisis help line, call 9-8-8.

05/05/2026

I often get asked by parents if raising your voice is always a bad thing.

I tell them that tone and body language are tools. Kids need to know when something is dangerous, when something is not okay, and when they are safe and supported.

And they don’t learn that from flat, neutral words alone.They learn it from your tone of voice and non verbal cues. That’s how the brain wires meaning.

It’s not about never raising your voice.
It’s about using your voice intentionally.
🟢 Calm + warm tone → “You’re safe. I’ve got you.”
🟡 Firm + clear tone → “This matters. Pay attention.”
🔴 Sharp/urgent tone (used sparingly) → “STOP. This is dangerous.”

Kids will react to loud voices and sharp tones. Some will feel distressed and scared while some will get angry and rebellious. Connect with them. Use it as a teachable moment to develop resilience and situational understanding.

04/02/2026

I love it when I learn something new! Working with autistic youth and adults we know that understanding sensory issues can be really helpful.

This connects to Proprioception - which is your body’s ability to sense where it is in space, how it is moving, and how much force it is using.

But one area that didn't connect for me was something for years I thought was weird. Sometimes for injuries I wouldn't realize the injury until a couple days after. I described it as a high pain threshold.

I often had to trace my activities over a couple of days to figure out how the injury occurred.
What I was describing is another aspect to proprioception.

This is often impacted in neurodivergent individuals, especially those with ADHD and autism, and it can show up in ways people don’t always connect to sensory processing.

It may look like:

✔️ Not noticing injuries right away.
✔️ Bumping into door frames, corners, desks, or not seeing items that you trip over.
✔️ Using too much or too little force (writing too hard, slamming doors, dropping things)
✔️ Feeling clumsy or “awkward” in space.
✔️ A need to "hamster" in small enclosed spaces.
✔️ Rocking or repetitive movement to feel grounded.
✔️ Feeling uneasy with movement, touch, or body position.

This brings an understanding that flips the script of past voices that complained you were too clumsy and told you to be more careful. When paired with processing speeds and multi faceted thinking that impacts and distracts, it is a perfect storm that explains clumsiness in a person centered way.

If this sounds familiar and you’d like support understanding your sensory profile, DM me or type CONSULT in the comments.

03/29/2026

The Secret Thought Many People with ADHD Have Had

“Maybe I just need a personal assistant… and a cleaner… (and maybe a small army!)”

At some point, almost every adult with ADHD has had this thought:
If I could just hire a personal assistant, my life would finally work.

Closely followed by:

And a cleaner. A professional organizer...maybe someone to sort me and my space. Someone who follows me around putting things back where they belong.the bins and systems.
Maybe ...
Maybe ... someone who says, “Hey… remember the thing you were about to forget?”

And honestly… it’s not a ridiculous thought.

Because ADHD is not a motivation problem.
It’s an executive functioning problem.

Want to learn more? Type CONSULT in the comments or DM me.

Whether it is a one time connection or coaching through the chaos, I can help.

03/29/2026

“Some days my brain feels like a mix of Charlie Chaplin and Lucy with the chocolates…”

You bend down to pick something up → drop something else
Turn around → metaphorical rake to the face
Try to keep up → now everything is happening at once.

Some days it looks like a comedy of errors. Let's go black & white old school. It feels like a Charlie Chaplin movie. Or the "I Love Lucy" episode where she is trying to keep up with the chocolates on the conveyor belt.

And suddenly… it’s chaos. Overwhelm. A mix of anger and desolation. "Why" reverberates in the corridors of your cranium.

It is not because you’re incapable. Or something is wrong with you. It is because your brain is processing a lot — quickly, creatively, and not always in order.

And on days where there is overwhelm or recovery from the previous day's cognitive load, it is especially disconcerting.

So if today felt like that… you’re not alone. You’re just running a different operating system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3axU2b0dDk



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03/21/2026

This is a wonderful description that illustrates how ART Accelerated Resoultion Therapy works with trauma and healing. "You still remember but you no longer collapse under the weight." (Book by R.M. Drake)

03/21/2026

Use this continuum of care as a quick self-check (by the Mental Health Commission of Canada - Opening Minds)

The mental health continuum model is designed to help identify specific changes in health and performance. Check in with yourself today.