Acacia Collaborative Blog
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Reclaiming Black Mental Health Part 1
What does it look like to be African American and in search of mental health treatment? This question itself can seem taboo as many African Americans do not seek mental health services. The numbers show that only 1 in 3 African Americans receives mental health care...
Positive Psychology and Self-compassion
Positive Psychology & Self-CompassionDo you have PERMA? Positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement, that is. These are all elements that positive psychology deems as what accounts for a "good" life. What is positive psychology? It's a...
Talking to Kids about Racism
We are discussing how to talk about racism with your kids and why this is so important right now.
Teens And Sleep
Does your teenager walk around in a zombie-like or foggy state? Do they complain of feeling tired but can’t seem to get enough sleep? This lack of sleep affects multiple facets of a teenagers well-being including:
How ADHD Impacts Life Outside The Classroom
Often, children are diagnosed or referred with ADHD due to issues seen in the classroom. However, ADHD will also manifest outside of the classroom.
Squelching Sibling Squabbles Pt.2
This is the second installment of our tips for reducing sibling conflicts. In the last post, I addressed knowing when to step in, explaining yourself, and holding both parties accountable. If you haven’t had a chance to read over those strategies, I’d suggest starting...