Five Things You Didn’t Know About Bleeding Disorders

Melissa Verdolotti, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
May 12, 2025

Bleeding disorders are a group of conditions that result when the body cannot clot properly, leading to excessive or prolonged bleeding. Bleeding disorders can cause spontaneous bleeding, affect various parts of the body...

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Talking to Children about War and Conflict

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD
January 5, 2024

Many of us have difficulty processing and explaining war or conflict, at home and abroad—especially to children. As parents and caregivers, we want to support our children and be honest with them while navigating difficult...

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Fostering Mindfulness Skills with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Andrea Gold, PhD
January 29, 2026
Mindfulness is a powerful tool for grounding ourselves in the present moment. This is especially relevant for the current age of constant distraction and emotional overwhelm. One therapeutic approach that places mindfulness...
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School Shootings and Community Gun Violence: What to Say to Children and How to Help Them Cope 

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD
December 17, 2025

School shootings and gun violence have become a horrible reality in our country. Mass shootings are distressing, but school shootings may be especially difficult for children. Reports of shootings in perceived safe places...

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