Brian Brinkmann, LPC

02/16/2023

https://www.npr.org/2023/02/14/1155405249/high-paying-jobs-that-dont-need-a-college-degree-thousands-of-them-are-sitting-e

Trade jobs that require less education, at much lower cost, sit empty. But many parents remain wary of programs that don't lead to a four-year degree.

08/25/2021

https://hbr.org/2018/02/to-handle-increased-stress-build-your-resilience

Four ways to feel more in control.

09/17/2020

Not everyone should go to college.

08/26/2020

Fallout from this lockdown:

The relapse and overdose rate has increased by 30% since March 2020. Mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression.

NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Health has a 24 hour helpline: 800-950-6264.

Please could any two of my Facebook friends just copy and repost to share the helpline far and wide? 💛

05/15/2020

https://m.facebook.com/cisnorthtexas/photos/a.209474650589/10157959826635590/?type=3&sfnsn=mo

We hope this time next week you will join us as we hear from Regina S. deLeon M.Ed., LPC-S, CISNT Director of Mental Health and Resiliency, during a webinar on Recognizing Anxiety & Stress in Children: Signs, symptoms & coping strategies.

Register here:https://bit.ly/CISNTMay

On Friday, May 22nd at noon, grab your lunch and join us for a webinar as we discuss how we can recognize the signs & symptoms of anxiety & stress in young people as well as coping strategies that can be useful in working with youth. You will have the unique opportunity to listen to a child’s perspective on “what anxiety looks like in my body”.

Educators, parents and mental health professionals are encouraged to attend!

03/23/2020

Due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 Coronavirus, and in concert with the recommendations of the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Counseling Association, all counseling sessions will be conducted electronically effective immediately. Affected clients will receive e-mail instructions prior to their next scheduled appointment.

02/17/2020

When all is well, our brain is the greatest supercomputer on earth. A complex network of about 100 billion neurons, it’s not only great at…

01/23/2020

A new survey found that students and parents are interested in trade schools but don’t know enough about the post-graduation option.

01/20/2020

High-paying jobs are available for students who choose trade school or vocational or technical education instead of bachelor’s degree programs.

12/31/2019

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-wealth/201508/screentime-may-make-children-moody-crazy-and-lazy?utm_source=FacebookPost&utm_medium=FBPost&utm_campaign=FBPost

6 ways electronic screen time makes kids angry, depressed and unmotivated.

12/17/2019

https://grasshoppermouse.github.io/2018/12/16/seven-reasons-why-major-depression-is-probably-not-a-brain-disorder/

16 min read Seven reasons why most Major Depression is probably not a brain disorder 2018/12/16 Virtually all mental health researchers accept that Major Depression (MD) is a mental disorder, i.e., a brain dysfunction. I argue that this widespread belief should instead be treated as an untested hypo...