How To Feel More In Control By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW 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 frustration and anger. What Is…
Emotions, Logic, or Both By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Is decision-making hard for you? If I were to ask you, plain and simple, would you rather order food delivery from grubhub/doordash or the actual restaurant for dinner tonight, could you give me a quick answer? You might be wondering what in the world I am…
By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW 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 long-term goals but do not create…
Tools to Help Decrease Your Child’s Emotions By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Do you find yourself not knowing how to help your child calm down? When you do try and help them, does it sometimes make the situation worse? Many therapists have found that helping children to understand their triggers and physical reactions in…
TO BE OR NOT TO BE? By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW It is no surprise that the holidays are quickly approaching! This is the time of year when we either look forward to spending time with loved ones and creating new memories, or we dread the near future. Regardless, this year is going to look…
Time to create a work of art By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW 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, country, or classical music, there…
Creating a Healing Environment By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Have you noticed an increase in difficulty managing your child’s behavior? If you answered yes or had to think about it for a moment, chances are you can relate. Their lives have been turned upside down. If you think back to your childhood, do you remember…
Self-Care for the Mind and Body By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW 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 changing hormones, relationships, and increased responsibilities….
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…
By Matt Berman, MA, LPC Assistant Director How many nights in the past month have you struggled to get to sleep? How many of those nights were you up thinking about several things that you were unable to change at that moment? Several factors can affect how well and for how long you sleep at…
