What’s In It For Me?
The benefits of volunteering for personal well-being By Ruth Mendelson, MSW, LCSW In the United States, April is National Volunteer Month. It is a time to recognize and celebrate volunteers…
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ARE WE THERE YET?
Feeling over the COVID-19 pandemic? Read On! By Ruth Mendelson, MSW, LCSW Photo by Johannes Plenio from Pexels It’s the thought running through our heads during a long road trip.…
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National Childhood Abuse Prevention Month By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month “recognizes…
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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…
Read MoreEverybody Has a Seat at the Table
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…
Read MoreBLACK HISTORY MONTH:
Increasing Awareness By Susan Merkel, MSW, LSW Photo by Pixabay from Pexels A Brief History of Black History Month Carter G. Woodson, a son of emancipated slaves, and the second…
Read MoreAnnoyed By Anger
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,…
Read MoreMaking A Sound Choice
Emotions, Logic, or Both By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Kyle Glenn from Pexels Is decision-making hard for you? If I were to ask you, plain and simple, would…
Read MoreNew Year? New Me?
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…
Read MoreIs Your Gas Tank Empty?
Refueling through the long winter months By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Igor Stepanov by Pexels Regardless if you currently operate a motor vehicle, motorcycle, bus, have never driven,…
Read MoreReversing the Cycle
Tools to Help Decrease Your Child’s Emotions By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels Do you find yourself not knowing how to help your child…
Read MoreGRATEFUL:
TO BE OR NOT TO BE? By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Priscilla Du Preez It is no surprise that the holidays are quickly approaching! This is the time…
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