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Self-Esteem: Soul Searching

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Self-Esteem is Significant Photo by Ylanite Koppens from Pexels Self-esteem.  What does it mean to you?  The way you feel about yourself?  The beliefs you hold to be true about yourself?  Are you trying to foster higher self-esteem in yourself or notice that others could benefit from doing the same?  In psychology, the term self-esteem is…
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Natural Ways to Jumpstart Your Happy Chemicals

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels: Pexels   Feeling down or out of it? Having a hard time finding that spark of passion, drive or motivation? Do not worry, you are not alone and there are helpful ways and hacks to help boost that positive energy and help keep the peace.  Ever hear of a Neurotransmitter?…
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The Healing Power of Nature

Learn how you can use ecotherapy in your treatment and daily life Photo by Pixabay via Pexels.com I frequently tell clients how fresh air can be relaxing and beneficial for mental health, and many will agree how much better they feel when the weather begins to get warmer and the sun stays out longer. But…
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Stop and Enjoy the Little Things

‘Tis the Season to Practice Gratitude Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels: Pexels   It is that time of year in Jersey that we have all so patiently waited for, Spring. The light at the end of the tunnel from a cold, blisterious winter. The sun is out longer, the flowers are starting to bloom,…
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Random Acts of Kindness

Anxiety, Depression
Photo by Vie Studio from Pexels Generous, Considerate, Caring, Charitable, Warm-Hearted. They all have similar meanings. In other words, KINDNESS is the theme of the day on February 17, 2022. Not only do we think about others on this day, there is a RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK, February 13-19, 2022!   Random Acts of Kindness…
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Mental Illness Does Not Discriminate

Photo by Chris F from Pexels It is clear that mental health does not discriminate. If you have read the news or tuned in to television over the past day, you might have noticed that the 2019 Miss USA winner, Cheslie Kryst, lost her battle with life. According to her family, “Cheslie embodied love and…
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New Year, Same Me?

Taking 2022 by Storm with Abundance of Self-love and Acceptance Photo by Rakicevic Nenad from Pexels   The clock is ticking down, 10, 9, 8, 7, etc. and I can see the excitement growing in the room for everyone waiting for the New Year of opportunities to arrive. But I wonder, are they thinking the…
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Make Mental Health A Priority in 2022

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Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya from Pexels It seems as though I was just writing a New Year’s blog. Maybe it feels as though it was just yesterday because of the rampant increase in COVID cases as was similar to last year at this time. Do you notice similarities or differences between the past year compared…
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KINDNESS IS COOL

Coronavirus, Depression
Strengthen your own sense of wellbeing and others’ as well | By Ruth Mendelson, MSW, LCSW Photo by Ron Lach from Pexels Kindness is Cool, Actually Really Cool “Kindness is cool” is a catchy phrase and not to mention a popular t-shirt logo these days. “Be Kind,” “The Power of Kindness,” these are popular sayings.…
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World Mental Health Day

Become an Advocate for Mental Health Awareness  | By Ruth Mendelson, MSW, LCSW Photo by Porapak Apichodilok from Pexels World Mental Health Day October 10th, 2021 was not so long ago. You may have noticed recognition of something called “World Mental Health Day ” on a television show you watched, maybe on the news, or…
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What are Boundaries?

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And why they are helpful in the pursuit of wellbeing. | By Ruth Mendelson, MSW, LCSW Photo by Pixabay from Pexels   Let’s Talk Boundaries What comes to your mind when you think of the word “boundary?” Are you thinking about a border? Some kind of line that delineates physical space? Is this line real…
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