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Natural Ways to Jumpstart Your Happy Chemicals

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels: Pexels   Feeling down or out of it? Having a hard time finding that spark of passion, drive or motivation? Do not worry, you are not alone and there are helpful ways and hacks to help boost that positive energy and help keep the peace.  Ever hear of a Neurotransmitter?…
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The Healing Power of Nature

Learn how you can use ecotherapy in your treatment and daily life Photo by Pixabay via Pexels.com I frequently tell clients how fresh air can be relaxing and beneficial for mental health, and many will agree how much better they feel when the weather begins to get warmer and the sun stays out longer. But…
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Stop and Enjoy the Little Things

‘Tis the Season to Practice Gratitude Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels: Pexels   It is that time of year in Jersey that we have all so patiently waited for, Spring. The light at the end of the tunnel from a cold, blisterious winter. The sun is out longer, the flowers are starting to bloom,…
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Mental Illness Does Not Discriminate

Photo by Chris F from Pexels It is clear that mental health does not discriminate. If you have read the news or tuned in to television over the past day, you might have noticed that the 2019 Miss USA winner, Cheslie Kryst, lost her battle with life. According to her family, “Cheslie embodied love and…
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New Year, Same Me?

Taking 2022 by Storm with Abundance of Self-love and Acceptance Photo by Rakicevic Nenad from Pexels   The clock is ticking down, 10, 9, 8, 7, etc. and I can see the excitement growing in the room for everyone waiting for the New Year of opportunities to arrive. But I wonder, are they thinking the…
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Self Reflection and Wellness

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Looking back and looking forward Photo by Jacub Gomez from Pexels 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…
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Support for Caregivers

Breaking down the “Care” and the “Giving” Photo by Pixabay from Pexels 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…
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KINDNESS IS COOL

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Strengthen your own sense of wellbeing and others’ as well | By Ruth Mendelson, MSW, LCSW Photo by Ron Lach from Pexels 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.…
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World Mental Health Day

Become an Advocate for Mental Health Awareness  | By Ruth Mendelson, MSW, LCSW Photo by Porapak Apichodilok from Pexels 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…
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Time-Management Tips

| By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Pixabay from Pexels   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…
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National Suicide Prevention Month

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  Photo by National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 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…
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