by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Jun 30, 2021 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Resources
Among the most common diagnoses I see is ADHD. While common, it is often misunderstood and rarely viewed in a strengths-based way. Below are a variety of resources to share with families or simply to review for yourself. While it may not be possible or even helpful to...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Apr 24, 2021 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Video Lists
I’ll keep the intro for today short and sweet… I thought it would be useful to have a go-to list of videos focused on depression. As you scroll down, you will find that the content changes by age-appropriateness. Hope it is helpful! It’s Okay to Feel...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Dec 16, 2020 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Resources, Video Lists
Recently, I have been making these posts because I think they would be a good resource: just a list of good videos to use with client. I have no affiliation with any of the videos, but I have used them with clients. I hope others will use this page when they are in a...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Nov 29, 2020 | Mental Health Basics, Resources, Video Lists
As bilingual mental health workers, we are often left with a shortage of information in our non-English language. With Spanish being my second, language, I want to start sharing Spanish resources. Hope they help! As with any post, please share your favorite resources!...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Nov 1, 2020 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Resources, Video Lists
Lately, I’ve been thinking that Autism Spectrum Disorder is one of those disorders that we talk about frequently, but don’t always understand. With several of my clients having ASD or being assessed for ASD, it is my job to learn about the diagnosis....
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Jul 4, 2020 | Mental Health Basics, Resources
Lately, I’ve been thinking it would be a good idea to spotlight some nonprofits for three reasons: (1) it may help these organizations get donations. (2) it may be helpful in identifying referrals for clients. And (3) maybe there will be some opportunities to...