Technically speaking, PostPartum Depression (PPD) is a diagnosis reserved for those Moms who struggle with mood disorders at and around the time of the birth of her child. PPD can last several months post-birth, yet there is an end point. By definition, PPD is time specific. If your PPD symptoms last longer than the indicated [...]
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Writing can be a life-affirming, powerful outlet for all things emotional. Some of us have difficulty saying how we feel. Writing, or any other form of creative expression, can assist in getting in touch with your soul. It can be an outlet for getting any negative energy out. It can help release the pressure and [...]
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This is my latest installment of Employee Enhancement, published in our BCCS Staff Newsletter Employee Enhancement – Improving the Lives of BCCS Employees, One Newsletter Column at a Time Self – Care Strategies This installment of Employee Enhancement will provide an overview of the importance of Self-Care and some strategies you can try. Often in [...]
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