Perinatal health encompasses several women's mental health problems related to pregnancy and the postnatal period. During this time, clients may be at increased risk for depression, anxiety, and related mental health needs. Perinatal care providers often see clients for other needs such as infertility, miscarriages, and the loss and grief of infants and children. Why is it important for clinicians…
"Standing up for yourself doesn't make you argumentative. Sharing your feelings doesn't make you overly sensitive. And saying no doesn't make you loveless or selfish. If someone doesn't respect your feelings, needs and limits, that's it It's not your problem. They are. "~ Lori Deschene In Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, the main character, Atticus Finch, says, “I wanted…
"As you get older you will find that you have two hands, one to help yourself and the other to help others." – Maya Angelou **** Sue Pressman, 69th President of ACA H appy Holidays! It is hard to believe that we will reach the end of 2020. It's been quite a roller coaster ride this year, with emotions and…
On August 4th, 2020 at 6:00 pm, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions that has ever occurred shook Beirut to the core. While the first recovery efforts are taking place, the physical strain on those affected will be felt in the years to come. Physiotherapy will play a role in the rehabilitation of the traumatic injuries sustained in this devastating…
Richard Yep, CEO of ACA ! Eye diagram. So when we think of 2020 it is ironic that so much of what we “saw” are things that were far from clear when we started 12 months ago. Professionally and personally, the effects of COVID-19, racial tensions, police brutality against people of color, and a very tumultuous national election here in…
"The fruit of meditation is not the lack of thoughts, but the fact that thoughts cease to harm us." ~ Bokar Rinpoche My inspiration to start meditating came from one of the most unlikely sources – a Star Wars movie. When I saw the wise Jedi Master Yoda meditating, I thought that this must be something more than just sitting…
Plantar fasciitis is the result of a degenerative irritation of the origin of the plantar fascia on the medial calcaneal tuberosity of the heel and the surrounding perifascial structures. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common and persistent disease of the foot. It has a tendency to affect people between the ages of 40 and 60, but due to its pathogenesis…
A new systematic review suggests that surgery, compared to physiotherapy alone, provides better results for people with symptomatic FAI. However, a combined approach of physical therapy and surgery gives the best long-term results. In this post we will examine this systematic review and see what conclusions can be drawn from the systematic review and what changes we need to make…
Assessing symptoms and determining a treatment plan for clients is never a simple or straightforward task. This can be especially the case when it comes to working with talented and doubly exceptional clients. Imagine that a highly intelligent second grader comes to your advice center. The child has some intense interests, which is not uncommon in gifted individuals, and they…
"Forgiving someone does not mean that their behavior was" OK ". What it means is that we are ready to move on. Let go of the heavy weight. To shape our own lives on our terms without unnecessary burdens Forgiveness is pure freedom – and forgiveness is a choice. ”~ Dr. Suzanne Gelb It happened again. I was sitting across…