Postpartum Depression in Men: Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment
Postpartum depression is a form of depression that can manifest soon after the birth of a baby. It is usually thought of as a female condition that is triggered by the sudden hormonal changes that take place at childbirth. However, studies indicate that one in ten dads suffer from postpartum depression as well. Carlsbad Christian Counseling is here to help both mothers and fathers navigate these challenges, offering therapy and strategies to heal and cope with the changes that come with parenthood. The [...]
Messy Room? Lost Keys? Unfinished Tasks? Could It Be ADHD?
ADHD: These four little letters get tossed around a lot on social media. Stereotypes abound of kids and adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, but what is it actually? Let’s look at the specific diagnosis criteria – some of which might surprise you – and see where they overlap with other mental health diagnoses. The main criteria is someone who has trouble staying focused on a task, thus the name “attention deficit.” In children, this might be someone whose mind wanders off to fanciful daydreams [...]
What to Expect from Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling gives you an opportunity to get to know each other on a deeper level. Then you can explore where you stand on important issues and uncover areas where your assumptions don’t align. You can then address these potential areas of conflict in a productive way that will help reduce disagreements later. It can also help you decide whether marriage really is in both of your best interests. Couples tend to have preconceived notions about what marriage should look like. Your expectations [...]
Help Me Nurture My Child: Navigating Reactive Attachment Disorder
Reactive attachment disorder (RAD)is a serious condition that presents itself in infants or young children. This disorder develops when the infant/young child does not have the basic needs of nurturing met. When the need for comfort, affection, or stability is not met, the infant/young child will not establish any bonds with the parent. Learning to navigate the care of a child who has been diagnosed with RAD can be challenging. It is important to understand how to establish the bond, grow the connection, [...]
Error and Effort: Righting the Wrongs of Trauma
From family, we learn how to see ourselves, following their pattern of thought, behavior, and interaction. In our families of origin, we form an identity, cultivating an understanding of who we are. Even in times of trauma we learn our strengths and areas for growth. Through these family connections, our relatives model how to engage with others. Those include relationships with God, as we gain a sense of what it is to relate to Him as Father. Our spiritual perceptions are often informed [...]
How an Attitude of Gratitude Helps Our Mental Health
With anxiety and depression on the rise, researchers have been studying various evidence-based coping skills to help people improve their mental health. Yet some of these techniques are as old as the Bible. Let’s specifically look at the concept of gratitude. Gratitude – or, as the Bible typically calls it, thanksgiving – is an evidence-based practice that has strong roots in the Scriptures. For example, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 states, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ [...]