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By Susan Merkel, MSW, LSW Photo by Alexas Photos from Pexels Three thousand seven-hundred ninety-five is the number of hate crimes that Asian Americans have endured since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This number is especially staggering when you consider that Asian Americans represent just 6% of the U.S. population. The Facts About Hate…

By Susan Merkel, MSW, LSW Photo by fauxels from Pexels We are now a year into COVID-based closures and social distancing that keep us stuck at home and out of gyms, and many of us have gained some weight. We may wear sweatpants or yoga pants on the bottom and a nice shirt on the…

How To Feel More In Control By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels There has been an increase in aggression and anger, fueled by COVID-19, opposing viewpoints, and the world’s current state of affairs.  There are many thoughts, emotions, and opinions circulating through social media and technology, creating a breeding ground for…

By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Dominika Roseclay from Pexels Each year when January 1st rolls around, I find myself thinking and even saying out loud “New Year, New Me.”  For the longest time, my resolutions stayed the same: lose weight and exercise.   Overtime I’ve discovered that when I have the mindset of accomplishing…

Time to create a work of art By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Breakingpic from Pexels With so much change in the world, there is one thing that has been constant: MUSIC! Whether you enjoy jamming to your favorite tunes of rock and roll, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, reggae, punk rock, rap, oldies,…

Self-Care for the Mind and Body By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Madison Inouye from Pexels With the colder weather and longer days peeking through, along with sports, extracurricular activities, homework, and busy schedules, it is not surprising that you feel more tired and drained. After all, being a teenager is not easy with…

By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW The choice is yours! Are you going to FALL back or leap ahead? Let’s face it! You might feel like you are being pulled in completely opposite directions daily, and if you’re a parent, it’s like that your children are at the core. A simple thing like sending your children…