Mental Health During Perimenopause and Menopause
By Lisa Hillman, MSW, LCSW, CP Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash Why Emotional Well Being Matters Perimenopause and menopause are often discussed in terms of physical symptoms. Hot flashes.…
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Navigating the Complex Dynamics of Senior Caregiving
Taking on the role of a caregiver for an aging parent or relative is a profound act of love. It is also one of the most significant shifts in family…
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Navigating Family Crisis: How to Communicate When It Matters Most
Key Takeaways Silence creates anxiety: avoiding difficult topics often creates more fear in children than the truth does. Tailor your message: adjust your communication style based on your children’s ages,…
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Is Your Teen’s Gaming a Hobby or an Addiction?
Video games are more than just a pastime for teenagers today; they are a primary way to socialize, decompress, and even learn new skills. For many parents, seeing their child…
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Post-Holiday Reset: Simple Ways to Feel Grounded and Recharged
By Hunter Goldfarb, MSW, LCSW Photo by Hello Aesthe Feeling Off After the Holidays? You’re Not Alone If you’re having trouble getting back into structure and routine after the holidays,…
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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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Big Feelings, Little People: Building Emotional Literacy in Kids
The toddler years are famous for their volatility. One minute, you are building a block tower together in perfect harmony; the next, a blue cup instead of a red one…
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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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LGBTQ+ Relationship Challenges: Navigating Love, Identity, and Support
Love is a universal language, but the dialects we speak within our relationships can be vastly different. For LGBTQ+ couples, these differences are often shaped by unique societal pressures, internal…
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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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