This blog post is part of a series on connection written for Cedar Rapids Moms. The original post can be found here. The importance of connection in our lives is often underrated. As humans, being connected to others helps us feel safer and reduces feelings…
by Molly Martin, LISW My youngest daughter cannot wait to walk. She’s constantly trying to escape our attempts to hold her, as she eyes a room full of new things to discover. Upon being set down, she immediately finds something to pull herself up on,…
by Alicia Bruzek, tLMHC Now more than ever, suicide prevention is an important topic not only in our community, but in our world. With the recent derecho in our area, ongoing racial trauma throughout the country, and the spread of coronavirus worldwide, there are many…
by Alicia Bruzek, NCC, tLMHC As a counselor, I often hear frustrations with the barriers to mental health care due to finances, time, travel, etc. Mental health care is not given the same treatment as physical health care and it often feels like a large,…