A Guide for Parents Raising Kids in the Tech Age August 12, 2019 A hot topic in developmental psychology is how much screen time to allow kids, and for good reason. We see many parents and children who are trying to negotiate screen time...
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August 9, 2019 Trauma is an invisible force that surrounds us. People all around you right now could be living with trauma – though you may never be able to tell. Two of The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center’s (NCC) long...
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Article on PTSD and media consumption August 7, 2019 New research shows that people may experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after consuming too much traumatic media coverage in the news, even if they didn’t...
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August 7, 2019 A diversionary tactic is a powerful tool to distract attention. It’s often used to derail or silence an issue rather than address it. As I listened to President Donald Trump’s remarks following the...
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August 6, 2019 Traumatic experiences come in many forms, and affect each person differently. In the wake of the back to back tragedies in Gilroy, El Paso, and Dayton, our hearts go out to these communities who are experiencing tremendous...
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The Rise of Alexithymia Early in my career as a therapist I recall a young man describing defending his 10 year old brother against an older hostile boy in a fight. Wanting to gauge his emotional reaction to the experience, I asked him the old...
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On May 3, 138 people were part of the 3rd annual Community Block Party! Guests gathered at the Lagunitas Brewing Community Room for an evening of festivities, food, and fun. While building community and breaking down stigma surrounding mental...
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LGBTQ2SIA Mental Health Resources Here at The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center (NCC), we recognize that people in the LGBTQ2SIA community face discrimination, prejudice, denial of civil and human rights, harassment, and family rejection. Not...
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Recently I was reading an interview in Mother Jones with Eric Holthaus and David Wallace-Wells, who regularly write about climate change. The title of the article was “People Need to Be Scared About Climate Change. They Also Need to...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NCC Board Member Nancie Potter chose to mark the occasion by hosting her happy hour Party with Purpose on May 18, 2019. Almost 50 people enjoyed wines, Italian appetizers, cupcakes, live music, and art...
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As part of NCC Board Member Nancie Potter’s Party with Purpose, NCC is raffling off this gorgeous painting donated by Jennifer Pepin. Jennifer is an artist and owner of J. Pepin Art Gallery in Northwest Portland. The gallery not only...
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Prioritize mental health When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, it can be a lot to bear. Remember that mental health is the key to everyone’s well-being. Normalizing mental illness is essential, because in...
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