It seems as though I was just writing a New Year’s blog. Maybe it feels as though it was just yesterday because of the rampant increase in COVID cases as was similar to last year at this time. Do you notice similarities or differences between the past year compared to where you are at right…
Looking back and looking forward Many People Look Back At the End of the Year As quickly as the holiday season comes and goes, and as busy as December can be for many of us, it can also feel like a very long month. In December, particularly near the end of the month, it is…
If I asked you to picture yourself and your family members walking in the snow, as the picture shows, who would you envision? Would it be the present time, with you, your significant other, pets, children? Would it be when you were younger, with your grandparents? How about looking into the future? When was the…
Breaking down the “Care” and the “Giving” What is a Caregiver? A caregiver is a person who provides care for another. One may be a caregiver for a baby or child, perhaps a caregiver for an aging person or someone with a chronic illness or disability. Caregivers are responsible for safety, emotional support, and physical…
Strengthen your own sense of wellbeing and others’ as well | By Ruth Mendelson, MSW, LCSW Kindness is Cool, Actually Really Cool “Kindness is cool” is a catchy phrase and not to mention a popular t-shirt logo these days. “Be Kind,” “The Power of Kindness,” these are popular sayings. Children and adults both connect to…
Become an Advocate for Mental Health Awareness | By Ruth Mendelson, MSW, LCSW World Mental Health Day October 10th, 2021 was not so long ago. You may have noticed recognition of something called “World Mental Health Day ” on a television show you watched, maybe on the news, or likely on social media if you…
| By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Do you ever wish you could make up for lost time to finish that project or read that book that has been sitting on your nightstand for the longest time? Catch up on sleep? Or maybe you long for a busy schedule if you find more time on…
According to The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized and often taboo topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. It is important to understand…
Transitions and Adjustments During A Time of Uncertainty. | By Ruth Mendelson, MSW, LCSW A New Season in Life Can Feel Stressful It is upon us, the end of summer. Undoubtedly a time when many of us reflect on upcoming changes. Maybe it’s that fresh chill in the air, the need for a light sweatshirt…
Your mental health is more valuable than your achievements. By Ruth Mendelson, MSW, LCSW What does it mean to be strong? You might say: Tough. Gritty. Motivated. Dedicated. Persistent. Powerful. Heroic. Inspirational. Protective. Successful. A winner. The greatest. Number 1. Brave. Courageous. Are these words that you would associate with a champion? A champion Olympic…
