What is Trauma and PTSD?

What is Trauma? There are times in our lives when everything seems to be turned upside down, swirling around us like a hurricane, or as if the ground has dropped out beneath us. These can include major, traumatic events: losing a job, experiencing a natural disaster,...

How Measurement-Based Care Is Transforming Mental Health Treatment

In mental health care, tracking progress can be challenging. Unlike physical health, where tools like thermometers or lab tests provide clear metrics, mental wellness is often difficult to measure. But that’s changing. An increasing number of mental health providers...

Coping with Hurricane Anxiety: Tips for Supporting Your Child and Yourself

Hurricanes can be a daunting experience, not only for adults but especially for children who may struggle to understand and cope with the impending storm. After having multiple storms come near our community, the stress we experience can be overwhelming. As parents...

Transforming Lives, Including Yours: The Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering

As the value of mental health care becomes increasingly better understood, wellness has become an important topic on people’s minds. One great opportunity for encouraging mental wellness is giving back to a cause you passionately care about. It can be helpful to...

We all have a role to play in suicide prevention.

September is Suicide Prevention Month and you can be the one to make a difference in the life of a friend or family member who may be thinking about suicide. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma, and encouraging well-informed action, we can all help save lives....

A parent’s electronic dilemma

“I didn’t go to school with a smart phone.” The very tool that helps teens and their parents stay connected and safe has become a major stressor for parents with work and other commitments.  Parents are having trouble being able to balance the pressures of increased...

CGC launches Blogs

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and could not have come too soon.  After a full year of living with the global pandemic, our community is tired, anxious, and looking for relief and hope.   The need for mental health services has never been more apparent and...