PTSD, Pt. VI: Don't blame the victim
Victim blaming is unfair because, “In that moment, you don’t even know how you’d react.”
top of page
Alex de Leon
- Jun 13
- 1 min
PTSD, Pt. V: Being a support person
To be an effective support person, don’t force PTSD victims to talk before they’re ready.
10 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Jun 12
- 1 min
PTSD, Pt. IV: Bullying, declining grades could be red flags
Post-Traumautic Stress Disorder can have a crippling and rippling effect on a child's life.
11 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Jun 8
- 1 min
PTSD, Pt. III: Loud noises are a powerful trigger
A loud, unexpected noise could be all it takes for someone with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to be triggered.
9 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Jun 7
- 1 min
PTSD, Pt. II: Subtle signs to watch for in children
Children may subtly communicate their trauma through play or in their drawings.
11 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Jun 1
- 1 min
PTSD, Pt. I: "It can actually be applied to any number of traumas"
PTSD is often associated with those who served in the military. But, the afflication can happen to the average person too.
13 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Mar 29
- 2 min
FDA approves over-the-counter version of opioid antidote, Narcan
With opioid-related deaths still high in Winnebago County, more help to combat the issue is on the way.
5 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Mar 2
- 1 min
Challenging Mom Guilt, Jessica’s personal experience, Pt. II
Push back against Mom Guilt in order to gain control of it.
52 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Feb 14
- 1 min
You don't have to be in a relationship to celebrate Valentine's Day
Celebrating Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples.
15 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Feb 13
- 1 min
Valentine's Day trap: don't compare yourself to other couples
Couples that compare themselves to other couples on Valentine's Day could be falling into a relationship trap.
6 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Feb 9
- 1 min
Four ways to manage extremely stressful situations: try the T.I.P. method
Dialectical Behavior Therapy employs a variety of techniques to help you manage intense emotions and situations. Another method is T.I.P.P.
41 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Just S.T.O.P. to help manage your emotions
In order to prevent a situation from becoming too overwhelming, just remember to S.T.O.P.
23 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Impacting your career: how Imposter Syndrome could hold you back
Identify and stop your own Imposter Syndrome in its tracks.
21 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Jan 17
- 1 min
"Do you really know what you're doing?" - The danger of Imposter Syndrome & how to spot it
Imposter Syndrome isn’t officially recognized as a psychological disorder. But, nearly 90% of people say they’ve experienced it.
10 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Dec 29, 2022
- 2 min
Tips on how to set a resolution and actually achieve them
Admit it. At some point in your life, you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to either eat healthier, exercise more, or maybe even quit...
11 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Dec 28, 2022
- 1 min
You're single to end 2022? That's ok and it doesn't mean you're alone
New Year’s celebrations are synonymous with couples kissing. While it’s a great time for couples to set goals for their relationships, it...
14 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Dec 27, 2022
- 2 min
Make a plan and respect boundaries when drinking to close out 2022
For those who want to drink to close out 2022, do so respectfully and safely.
10 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Dec 19, 2022
- 3 min
Tips for a happy, healthy holiday season
The holiday season is a time to reflect, be with loved ones, and celebrate. However, there can be pitfalls.
29 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Dec 7, 2022
- 1 min
Deep Breathing can help your mind and body
Belly breathing allows more air into your body which can help you relax and lower stress and anxiety.
11 views0 comments
Alex de Leon
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Practice mindfulness by using your senses
You don't need to shut the world out to achieve mindfulness. By focusing on one sense at a time, you can practice mindfulness anywhere.
22 views0 comments
bottom of page