Helping your “QuaranTEEN” during COVID-19
By Lisa B. Hillman, MSW, LCSW Owner/Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling Image by Steinar Engeland As a mother of two teenage daughters and as a therapist, I have seen the…
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WHAT IF THIS NEVER ENDS?!
Coping with the “What If’s” of COVID-19 By Matt Berman, MA, LPC Assistant Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling Image from David Garrison Raise your hand if you asked yourself a “what…
Read MoreMy Surreal Supermarket Experience During the Coronavirus
Am I in a Black Mirror or a Star Trek episode? By Lisa B. Hillman, MSW, LCSW Owner/Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling Image from popular mechanics Let me start with a…
Read MoreTaking a Vacation during COVID-19
(You must be thinking what the bleep is wrong with this guy?!) By Matt Berman, MA, LPC Assistant Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling Image from Matthew Barra If your first reaction…
Read MoreHow to Stay Sane (and not kill your kids) During COVID-19
Image by Seth Doyle (I will use the term parent to refer to the caregiver for ease of the article). Whether you are a parent of a 5- or 15-year-old,…
Read MoreSuicide Awareness and Prevention
How can my child have a happy and successful school year in light of a 9-year-old committing suicide? In light of recent events with the death of 9-year-old Jamel Myles…
Read MoreTween & Teen Support Group for Youth & Parents
The tween/teen group will utilize discussion and creative problem solving to help: 1. Explore their sense of self, identity and image. 2. Build and maintain friendships by being assertive and…
Read MoreSocial Skills Support Group for Children & Parents
The child/teen group will utilize discussion and creative problem solving to help: 1. Pick up on social cues, tone of voice and body language. 2. Initiate/join-in conversations. 3. Build and…
Read MoreTwo New Groups Forming for Teens & Adults
This 6 week Mindfulness group will introduce and teach you how to use mindfulness skills to better manage feelings of anxiety, depression, and any unhealthy states of mind. Research supports…
Read MoreIf you are stressed out, mindfulness can help!
Feeling overworked and stressed out! Mindfulness based stress therapy, may be the answer for you! In today’s society, most of us have multiple roles: I am a therapist, business owner,…
Read MoreRed Bank Office
Exceptional Wellness Counseling is proud to announce the opening of their second office in Red Bank, NJ. We are located conveniently at 216 Maple Avenue in a beautiful & warm…
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