Kara Drake, Author at Brave Minds Psychological Services

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It’s Okay to Change Your Mind: A Sign of Emotional Growth

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We don’t talk enough about this truth: Changing your mind is not a failure. It’s human. It’s growth. From a young age, many of us learn that being “consistent” equals being strong. We praise sticking it out, pushing through, and not quitting. While perseverance is a valuable trait, this message can quietly turn into something […]

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Understanding My Child’s Grief

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There is such a wide range of the kinds of grief we experience in life. If you’ve experienced grief before, you might recognize and name those old, familiar feelings when they resurface. However, for those who haven’t experienced grief before, it can be confusing, scary, and lonely. The truth is grief shows up in many […]