From Asylum to Advocacy: Lessons from the History of DeJarnette
Driving past DeJarnette Asylum reminds us how far mental health care has come—and how far we still must go.
shealynclinger
Sep 282 min read
Suicide Awareness: Breaking the Silence, Building Hope
At Cerebral Counseling & Consulting, we believe talking about suicide saves lives. Learn how to ask direct, compassionate questions, follow the STOP protocol if someone says “yes,” and connect to resources like the 988 Lifeline, Prince William CSB, and NAMI NOVA. Providers can access CDP suicide prevention training to build skills in risk assessment and safety planning. Together, we can break stigma and support mental health.
shealynclinger
Sep 93 min read
Find the ADHD Girls: How Collaboration, Awareness & Compassion Change Lives
Cerebral Counseling partners with Find the ADHD Girls to spotlight hidden ADHD signs in women and offer support that truly fits.
shealynclinger
May 292 min read
May is Foster Care Month: Shining a Light on Virginia’s Failing Support for Kinship Families
May is Foster Care Month: Shining a Light on Virginia’s Failing Support for Kinship Families
shealynclinger
May 63 min read
Mental Health Awareness Month: Compassion, Connection, and Courage
Mental health is not a luxury. It’s not something separate from the rest of your health. It’s fundamental. It’s vital. And it touches every part of life—from how we show up in relationships to how we manage chronic illness, recover from trauma, and embrace the uniqueness of our own brains.
shealynclinger
May 22 min read
Teaching Our Children to Advocate for Themselves
As parents, educators, and caregivers, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the ability to advocate for themselves. For...
shealynclinger
Apr 223 min read
Understanding, Diagnosing and Supporting Dyslexia
Understanding, Diagnosing and Managing Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a common learning disability that primarily affects reading & related language.
shealynclinger
Oct 30, 20243 min read