Everybody 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…
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BLACK 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…
Read MoreMusic and My Mood
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…
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Creating a Healing Environment By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels Have you noticed an increase in difficulty managing your child’s behavior? If you answered yes…
Read MorePLEASE Take Care of You
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…
Read MoreWhy “Fall Back” When We Can Cope Ahead Together?
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…
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