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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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Busting Myths About Mental Health and Aging

It’s a common belief that growing older means accepting a decline in physical and mental well-being. This idea is so widespread that many older adults and their families mistake treatable…
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How Parental Support Impacts the Mental Health of LGBTQ Youth: Strategies for Reducing Depression and Building Trust

Recent research has shown that parental support plays a crucial role in the mental health of youth who identify as LGBTQ. As parents, we do not need to look far…
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Creative Play and Healing from Trauma

Key Takeaways Creative play therapy offers children a safe and natural way to express and process traumatic experiences that they may not be able to articulate verbally. Activities like art,…
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When Words Matter Most: Communication Tools for High-Stress Times

Stress has a way of making even the simplest conversations feel impossible. Whether you’re facing a family crisis, work deadlines, or relationship challenges, high-stress periods can turn productive communication into…
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Are You Hooked? Understanding Digital Addiction

It starts innocently enough. A quick scroll through social media before bed, a few rounds of a mobile game to pass the time, or a small online bet for the…
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Navigating Life in a Blended Family

Forming a blended family marks the start of a new chapter, full of potential for love, growth, and connection. It can also bring a unique set of challenges as different…
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