The Village Blog

Bullying can take many forms, and as a parent, it can be overwhelming to know how to help your child. Understanding the type of bullying and recognizing the signs is the first step toward supporting your child effectively. Identify the type of bullying Verbal: Name-calling, threats, or taunting [...]

The world can be a turbulent place, with the pressures of work, relationships, family, kids, and other life events constantly weighing on us. But how well do you cope with your feelings? How well do you really know yourself or recognize emotions like stress, sadness, fatigue, or anger? Managing [...]

Carol Johnson has always been passionate about giving back to her community. Having lived in Fargo since the early seventies, she has watched the area grow and thrive and she has played an active role in that progress. As Vice President of Community Relations for Delta Hotels and its property [...]

When we think about mental health, we often imagine emotions, thoughts, or stress. But deep beneath the surface, much of what we feel and how we react begins in the nervous system. When your nervous system becomes dysregulated, it can affect your body, mood, and daily functioning in ways that might [...]

October is recognized as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Awareness Month. As the 4th most common mental disorder, OCD affects millions of people and often occurs alongside other mental health conditions, sometimes making daily life and well-being difficult to manage. It’s characterized by [...]

Social media can be a powerful tool for increasing mental health awareness, but can also contain a plethora of mental health misinformation. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram have helped normalize conversations about anxiety, depression, and therapy for many children. Your child might see posts [...]

By Krystina Weiss, MS, LMFT, PMH-C Krystina is a certified perinatal mental health professional who provides therapy for clients of all ages at our Alexandria office and in schools. She works with children, parents, and families using a family systems approach, helping them build on their strengths [...]

By Taylor Anderson, MS, LPC What Is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event such as combat or war, physical or sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or the sudden loss of a [...]

Life can be demanding. Between work, social obligations, finances, family responsibilities, and the constant influx of information from social media and the news, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Some days, regardless of how much is accomplished, the to-do list only seems to grow. Why someone may feel [...]