Dedication
My Personal Journey into the World of Mental Health
The Take-Away
My Educational Background | MA Education (Instructional Computing; BA Liberal Arts (Teaching Certificate for K-6}
Strategy of Blog
Thoughts of Peer Support by Karen Bachand
Preface to my poem "A Starless Future"
"A Starless Future" (Poem by Karen Bachand)
The Wisdom of Eric Liddell, a 1924 British Olympian | A Moment of Comfort for me in the Midst of Mental Fatigue
Tackling Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - A Snapshot
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) - Treating Distorted Thinking
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Developing Good Coping Strategies | Also Used for PTSD
MONTHLY COMMENTARY by Karen Bachand | February 2019
THE DIAGNOSIS FRONT-LINE | MY OBSERVATIONS OVER 5-YEAR TIME FRAME (Part 1 of 4), which comprises Karen Bachand's response to a Newsweek article entitled "Men and Depression," submitted in May of 2007
"THE BATTLE WITHIN" POEM | A poem written by Karen Bachand in the throes of depression
"FINDING MY WAY" POEM | A poem written by Karen Bachand as she is gaining some resiliency
THE DIAGNOSIS FRONT-LINE | MY OBSERVATIONS OVER A 5-YEAR TIME FRAME (2 of 4)
Having the most precise diagnosis is essential.
It is most beneficial not to engage in switching from one medication to another, quickly.
Personal Commentary by Karen Bachand | April 2019
What is the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)?* It is an excellent tool to gain resiliency and tolerance of symptom?
Suicide: A taboo subject. The Nick Traina Story. (His mother he were heroic in trying to save his life.)
THE DIAGNOSIS FRONT-LINE | MY OBSERVATIONS OVER A 5-YEAR TIME FRAME (3 of 4)
How a diagnosis may play out over time; complications may occur.
A remission does not mean a cure; psychiatric breakdowns may occur at any time. Becoming resilient is a growth process.
*Notation: *This is not an advertisement. I have no formal or informal agreement with the Copeland Center to earn money in bringing up this strategy.
THE DIAGNOSIS FRONT-LINE | MY OBSERVATIONS OVER A 5-YEAR TIME FRAME (4 of 4)
People suffering from depression or other diagnoses are usually "stress" sensitive.
An inability to do much is not a sign that a person is not doing enough.
The Role of a Peer Mentor / Effective Strategies
"Coming Home" | A Poem Written by Karen Bachand About Struggling with a Mental Health
Another Lesson Learned: Jerry Lewis' Son Dies from a Drug Overdose
Commentary by Karen Bachand | June 2019
Background of Jerry Lewis
How Jerry Lewis Treated His Children
What I have Learned About How Some Parents (of Clients) Treat Their Children
Becoming familiar with the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).* It is an excellent tool to gain resiliency and tolerance of symptoms.
*Notation: This is not an advertisement. I have no formal or informal agreement with the Copeland Center to earn money in bringing up this strategy.
Commentary by Karen Bachand | July 2019
A Self-Advocacy Skill: Powerful Non-Defensive Communication
Two Poems in celebration of my mother's birthday month - July
"A Mother's Influence" (Poem Written by Karen Bachand)
"Missing You, Mom" (Poem Written by Karen Bachand)
Introduction by Karen Bachand | August 2019
A Self-Advocacy Skill: Powerful Non-Defensive Communication: Ask Questions, Statements, Predict Consequences
A Poem Written by Karen Bachand in celebration of my father's birthday month: "A Stroll on the Beach with my Dad" - August
Preface ...
"Seclusion Reaches the First Blush of Light" (Poem by Karen Bachand)
Preface ...
"Lightness, Lightness Comes in Me" (Poem by Karen Bachand)
Creating Hope and Wellness through Mindfulness - One of my WRAP* Plan Strategies
My Article Published on the On-Line Newsletter by the Copeland Center* (30,000 subscribers)
* Notation: This is not an advertisement. I have no formal or informal agreement with the Copeland Center to earn money in bringing up this strategy.
Introduction by Karen Bachand | November 2019
Depreciation Principles as Defined by Accountants in the Early Twentieth Century
WRAP* Personal Bill of Rights | Amended by Karen Bachand in 2015
* Notation: This is not an advertisement. I have no formal or informal agreement with the Copeland Center to earn money in bringing up this strategy.
December Musing by Karen Bachand | December 2019
"Our Walk Together" (Poem written by Karen Bachand)
"Side Glance" (Poem written by Karen Bachand)
February Commentary by Karen Bachand | February 2020
The Need for Statewide Peer Certification
"Moving On" (Poem written by Karen Bachand)
"Of Their Frolicking Children" (Poem written by Karen Bachand)
"Lake Tahoe" (Poem Written by Karen Bachand)
It's Mother's Day ... A few memories
"Eulogy to Grandma" Poem by Anna Claire Bachand, Grandchild
Quotes that define our times ...
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Dear One Degree Community
COMMENTARY BY KAREN BACHAND (July 2020)
"Inertia" (Poem by Karen Bachand)
"A Beaming Light" (Poem by Karen Bachand"
" Hey, Mom" (Poem by Karen Bachand for my Mom's Birthday -- July 7, 1925)
Eulogy for my Father, Clifford Broduer Bachand by Karen Bachand
Song "I'll Be Seeing You" (Tommy Dorsey Band - Frank Sinatra)
"My Father" (A Poem by Karen Bachand)
"Morning Rose" (A Poem by Karen Bachand)