There are more suicides than ever before. In the last 15 years suicide has risen by 26%. The Wellness Institute of Michigan lists some signs that someone could be in trouble. If you suspect that someone is having emotional trouble, tell them you have noticed a change and ask if they are feeling safe. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 …
My ABC WLAJ53 – Your Daily Buzz – My Peace of Mind: Karen Gallagher – Divorce
40-50% of married couples get divorced in the US. The emotional toll of a divorce can devastate a family. Adjustments to issues caused by divorce involve stress and feeling of loss. The Wellness Institute of Michigan gives us some tips for some of things you can do to move forward.
My ABC WLAJ53 – Your Daily Buzz – My Peace of Mind: Karen Gallagher – COVID-19 and Learning
Parents needing to work while their children are involved in on line school causes the adults to feel inadequate as a teacher, overwhelmed, and have high levels of anxiety and helplessness. Children may feel sad, angry, frustrated, non-compliant, and demonstrate irritability and withdrawal. This is a difficult time for everyone! We can help, seek counseling.
My ABC WLAJ53 – Your Daily Buzz – My Peace of Mind: Karen Gallagher – COVID-19 Trauma
Losing sleep over current issues that plague everyday life? Feeling overwhelmed? Trauma is emotionally challenging and a normal experience for abnormal experiences such as COVID-19. Relaxation, working through the loses, professional guidance and support are helpful. The Wellness Institute of Michigan says don’t overlook the issues that could be causing the hardships experienced in daily life.
My ABC WLAJ53 – Your Daily Buzz – My Peace of Mind: Karen Gallagher – COVID-19 Grief
This pandemic has created mental health consequences for all of us. One consequence that we are all experiencing is grief. Grief is defined as causing feelings of sadness, sorrow and emotional pain due to loss. Grief is natural reaction to change and can cause many different other emotions. Grief is uncomfortable and painful sometimes. Take it one day at a …
Dealing With Today’s Headlines
Even in the best of times, people face issues of anxiety, fear and depression…and now add a worldwide pandemic. For business leaders, there are many issues facing them in getting back to work and helping employees find their way forward. Karen Gallagher, LMSW, ACSW, Founder and President of the Wellness Institute of Michigan has a wealth of helpful knowledge. Karen …
Me, You, Us Podcast – Karen Gallahger
Karen Gallahger as a guest on the “Me, You, Us Podcast” – Wellness Wednesday
WLNS-6: M4M: Social Distancing and Your Child’s Mental Health
Posted: Apr 2, 2020 / 03:37 PM EDT / Updated: Apr 2, 2020 / 03:46 PM EDT This week on ‘Mondays For Moms,’ Chivon Kloepfer speaks with Kari Rehmann, a therapist for the ‘Wellness Institute of Michigan’ to discuss tolerable stress versus overwhelming stress in toddlers to teens. Watch the video above for insight on what to expect from children …