| Written by Amanda Costantino, MSW, LCSW If you’re like most people, you have probably noticed that your mood tends to be lower in the fall or winter season. We spend several months being indoors, avoiding the cold temperatures and bleak skies. This isn’t just a coincidence that many people experience this change in mood…
Tools to Better Your Relationships | By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Do you find yourself focusing on the negative when it comes to parenting your child, or in your romantic or peer relationships? This might even happen in the workplace. Do you ever notice that your child will look for a reaction from you when…
A new way to start the New Year | By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Generous, Considerate, Caring, Charitable, Warm-Hearted. They all have similar meanings. In other words, KINDNESS. Every year, the day of kindness falls on 2/17. It is ironic that it is right around Valentine’s Day. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK is February 12-18,…
A new way to start the New Year | By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW When was the last time you spent time alone, in silence, and took time to journal? If you can relate to me, you might be stuck in thinking of a timeframe. Maybe you take notes on your phone about your emotions,…
A new way to start the New Year | By Jill Hecht, MSW, LCSW As the holiday season comes to an end, it can be difficult to transition into the New Year. The New Year usually starts with motivation to set goals. We will exercise more, eat healthy, be more productive, etc. We have good…
And how to feel better | By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW It is that time of year, AGAIN. The weather has been windy, cold, rainy, and there might be snow in the works. You might be having a difficult time awakening in the mornings and might be dreading the holiday hustle and bustle of running…
Reframing Thinking to Help Combat the Holiday Blues | By Jilesa Cowan, LSW The word ‘holiday’ typically conjures up images of bright lights, ornaments, food and bright colors. A piece that often goes undiscussed are the feelings of sadness and loneliness that sometimes come with the holiday season. Why Do the Holidays Make Some People…
Reframing Thinking to Help Combat the Holiday Blues | By Jane Dustman, LCSW While the holiday season is often labeled as the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, not all of us feel that way. When Daylight Savings hits and we fall back into colder weather and less sunlight, some tend to notice a bit…
Fueling the Body with a Healthy, Balanced Diet | By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Have you ever thought about there being a connection between the foods that we eat and the way that we feel? After eating a pizza pie with extra cheese versus a salad with tons of leafy greens, beans, and protein, do you…
There are no winners, but there are solutions! | By John Wohlert, MSW, LCSW, LCADC Ever have that feeling of sweaty palms, upset stomach, tension in your body, feeling like you may pass out, racing thoughts, hyperventilating, your mind goes blank? I think most of us have experienced those symptoms a few times in our…
