Empathic Journeys: Barbara Benyo-Habash,LCSW-C,LISW

10/01/2024

For Women with ADHD, life is already challenging enough and then just when you think you finally have it all managed & figured out...... BAMMMMM - Perimenopause hits and you suddenly feel like a furnace and now your ADHD symptoms come at you with some kind of vengeance.

"For women with ADHD, declining estrogen levels in perimenopause and menopause trigger a perfect storm: functionality suffers as the severity of ADHD symptoms and coexisting anxiety and depression spike. Ambushed by tsunamis of emotion and memory lapses..." Click below to find out how to reinvent yourself/life and create new systems to get back on track...

08/01/2024

Absolutely spot on!

Resilience is a super power that helps someone survive something incredibly painful. Without suffering, there is nothing to be resilient from.

Next time you're tempted to acknowledge someone for being resilient, proceed with compassion and reflect something like "you have been through so much and I'm here for you whenever you need support" ❤️

What are your thoughts?🤔

(In a training session, a doctor said "Just because your patients are resilient doesn't mean they aren't suffering." Resilience is often out of necessity, and doesn't mean someone is "okay."-)

07/26/2024

Love this 💜

07/26/2024

And a "not-yet-healed" hurting person...the healing journey takes more than just a decision to think a different way! It takes a lot of hard work, courage, perseverance, and the right support AND it's all worth it when you are able to get to a place of truly believing this ⬇️

07/24/2024

I'm excited to share that I am now accepting new clients wanting to use In-Network benefits with Ohio Aetna & Cigna plans. Check out my Headway profile and book your first appointment.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe that there is always a way to make life more manageable and enjoyable. Being in practice for over 16 years, I am always in awe as to the growth and transformation I witness in each client, especially amidst some of the darkest of times. While I love...

07/24/2024

One of my favorites...

07/01/2024

Celebrating 2024 Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Month through the power of conversation and education!


"Through education, advocacy, and community support and empowerment, we can create a future where mental health is a priority for all. Together, we can heal communities. It starts with one conversation." ~ NAMI
https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/bebe-moore-campbell-national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month/strength-over-silence/

06/04/2024

PTSD can affect anyone...know the signs and call for help! 👇

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/substance-abuse-and-mental-health-services-administration_ptsdawarenessmonth-ptsd-activity-7203745313650593792-fQfg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android

06/03/2024

June is PTSD Awareness Month - Understanding the basics of PTSD can be the first step in helping yourself or a loved one!

**PTSD doesn't just happen to Combat Veterans...ANYONE can develop PTSD or some level of distress following traumatic events!**

Learn more about PTSD symptoms, treatments, and where to find help here:
https://screening.mhanational.org/content/what-posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/?pathway=85609
https://www.helpstartshere.org/what-is-trauma-and-how-to-overcome-it/

Click here to do a quick screening of PTSD symptoms:
https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/ptsd/
*this is only a screening to see if you may have symptoms of PTSD - only trained professionals can diagnose PTSD*