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Get Your Daily D.O.S.E. to Feel Good Naturally in the New Year

By Gabrielle Davis, MS, LPC, NCC D.O.S.E. is an acronym for the body’s natural feel-good hormones. These chemical messengers—also known as neurotransmitters—are released by glands and travel through the bloodstream…
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Loneliness: Tackling Feelings of Isolation in a Connected World

By: Glenn Guarino MS, LAC, NCC Photo by Sasha Freemind It is a paradox of modern life: we are more connected than ever before, yet feelings of loneliness and isolation…
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Tending to Your Digital Garden: Why Your Social Media Feed Matters

By Khloe Crimando, MS, LAC Photo by Jeremy Levin Social media has become a place where we are spending more and more of our time. As platforms have grown in…
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Cultivating Gratitude: A Simple, Powerful Habit for Better Mental Health

By Hunter Goldfarb, MSW, LCSW Photo by Erika Andrade Gratitude is one of the most accessible tools we have for improving our mental health. At its core, gratitude is simply…
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The Transformative Power of Self-Care for Mental Wellness

By: Glenn Guarino MS, LAC, NCC Photo by Ahmet Yüksek In our fast-paced, productivity-driven world, “self-care” has become a buzzword often associated with spa days or luxury vacations. However, true…
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Having Trouble Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick?

By Hunter Goldfarb, MSW, LCSW Image by Jessica Thames Feeling Stuck Setting New Year Goals? You’re Not Alone. If you’ve ever set big New Year’s resolutions only to drop them…
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When the Holidays Feel Hard: Practicing Self-Compassion During the Holiday Season

By Khloe Crimando, MS, LAC Photo by Leeloo The First The holidays can be hard. Despite the Hallmark movies, shiny displays, and cheerful music telling us how this season should…
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Social Media’s Impact on Young Children

Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have become central to how we connect and share information. For young children, whose minds are still developing, these platforms can have…
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Healing, Insight, and Good Conversation: The Podcasts Your Therapist is Listening To

By Khloe Crimando, MS, LAC Photo by Andrea Piacquadio If you’re looking to learn more about mental health and wellness, you’re in the right place. As a therapist, I take…
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How To Nurture Intimacy In Long-Term Relationships

Long-term relationships go through seasons. There are periods of intense connection and closeness, followed by times when partners might feel more like roommates than lovers. This ebb and flow is…
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Helping Others, Healing Ourselves: The Mental Health Benefits of Giving and How to Get Involved in Monmouth County

Written by Allison Rosa, MA, LPC Photo by SDI Productions from Getty Images Signature When life feels overwhelming, we often turn inward. But sometimes, healing begins when we reach outward;…
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Slowing Down with the Season: Gentle Ways to Cope as the Clocks Change

By Khloe Crimando, MS, LAC Photo by Aphiwat Chuangchoem As clocks fall back and the evenings grow darker earlier, many people notice shifts not only in their schedules but also…
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