Deeply Rooted
Deeply Rooted in Prevention
By: Jenny Infanger, CSW In Utah, suicide is the number one leading cause of death among youth ages 10-19[i]. It’s a bleak topic and conversations may be difficult to start, but research emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence when it comes to suicide. The encouraging news is suicide is preventable and we can all…
Read MoreDeeply Rooted in Shame Resilience
By: Kenny Frazier, MSW, LCSW Each one of us at some point in our lives, perhaps on multiple occasions, will need help or could benefit greatly from additional assistance, guidance, and support to move forward in our lives. We may need help to move in the direction of our goals, our dreams, and our aspirations.…
Read MoreDeeply Rooted in Soothing Grief
By: Marilyn Soto, LCSW Grief can come by losing someone to death or even the loss of a relationship, etc. Regardless, losing someone you love can seem like the end of the world. And though there is many different types of loss, this article will mostly focus on losing someone to death. John Bowlby who…
Read MoreDeeply Rooted in Protection Against Pornography
By: Kelli Stout, CSW I’m sure I’m not alone in my deep concern about the devastating effects of pornography. I have seen firsthand the harm it has caused individuals, couples, and families. We hear much talk today about how to protect ourselves and our loved ones and the most prevalent solutions are to keep it…
Read MoreDeeply Rooted in Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving week! Studies show that feeling and expressing gratitude improves our mental and physical health. It also increases our experience of happiness. Sometimes feeling grateful seems easier to do than others. How can we support our families (and ourselves) in getting into this healthy habit? Create and maintain Thanksgiving traditions of expressing…
Read MoreDeeply Rooted in Healing From Grief
By Teren Christensen, CSW On November 13, 2013, my father passed away. He had been suffering from a liver malady called Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). He was 57. He passed away during the liver transplant procedure because his body couldn’t handle the stress. It was a surreal event for my family and I. Even now…
Read MoreDeeply Rooted in Neurological Biofeedback
by Tyler Purdy Neurological biofeedback or neurofeedback is a treatment modality that helps you regulate your brain states. Throughout the day your brain experiences states of high arousal; which may arise from a task at work or engaging in some family function, homework, studying for a test: to states of lower arousal such as watching…
Read MoreDeeply Rooted in Managing Life With Disability
By Teren Christensen, CSW I was born with Spina Bifida, which is a birth defect caused by an opening in my back at birth, exposing my spinal chord. The defect affects the nerves and the muscle growth in my lower body, making it difficult to walk. Since I was in the sixth grade, I…
Read MoreDeeply Rooted in Seeking Secure Attachment
By Elsebeth Green I grew up in a home in Denmark with parents who were good people, but who modeled a view of the world and relationships that left much to be desired. My mother was 15 when she got pregnant with my sister, and desperately wanted to be cherished and loved by my father,…
Read MoreDeeply Rooted in Healthful Living
By Makensie Baker, CSW I grew up living a very active lifestyle; involved in many extracurricular activities in my childhood, sports throughout high school and college, and now competing in races and staying active today. There are multiple reasons for why I continue to live this way. However, the most important reason is that it…
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