Marilyn Davis, LPC-S

10/18/2024

A much needed message in our world. Mental health diagnoses are to be taken seriously, not labels to be assigned in casual conversation.

October 13th – 19th is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Awareness Week!

OCD is often overlooked and belittled as a personality quirk or choice, but in reality, it is a very real debilitating mental disorder that affects people of all walks of life. International OCD Foundation

09/02/2024

07/07/2024

Excellent material!

How do we work with the isolating behaviors and hypersensitive nervous system that can shrink our clients’ lives?

We turned to 24 of the world’s top experts to hear how they work with clients who are desperately afraid of being rejected. Get the latest strategies you can use in your work today, Working with the Fear of Rejection. ➡️ https://www.nicabm.com/program/rejection-13/?del=7.6.24.FBPost

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06/02/2024

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wander-woman/201712/six-steps-to-tame-your-impatience

Attention spans are shrinking while impatience is growing. Here are six steps that will help you minimize the damage you might cause as a result of your impatience.

12/09/2023

Bruce Perry, a renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist, suggests that rhythm can help regulate the nervous system in several ways. His work has a lot of influence on The Regulated Classroom©.

The predictable pattern of rhythm can help create a sense of felt safety and predictability for individuals who have experienced trauma or stress. This, in turn, can help regulate their nervous system, which may have been dysregulated due to the traumatic experience.

Rhythm can actually help synchronize the brain and body, which can aid in regulation, attention, and memory. In short, rhythm be a powerful tool in setting your students up for a successful learning experince.

11/08/2023

More than 5.8 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s Disease, and millions more are caring for a loved one with the disease. November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Below are resources on caring for people living with : https://brnw.ch/21wE4eW

10/29/2023

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Free Conference - Mindful Parenting and Emotional Wellness - November 10-14

10/01/2023

Free seminar Oct 5th for parents on misuse and addiction to technology, and how to institute effective limits.

Technology can be awesome! It helps us stay in touch with our kids better. We can breathe a sigh of relief when they send a quick text saying they arrived safely. But it can be misused.

10/01/2023

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Oklahoma WIC services will continue as usual, even as the federal government shuts down. The only change will be the dollar amount for fruits and veggies for benefits with a start date in October. Participants should check their benefit balance before shopping, and can still visit WIC clinics and shop at WIC approved grocery stores to redeem their food benefits.