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Why Cooking is Good for Us

Anxiety, Depression
| Written by Rebecca Shack, MS, LPC, NCC For many of us, food and memories can be connected. Whether it be food from childhood that brings you comfort as an adult or your favorite holiday meal, food plays an important role in our lives. It is a common ground for many. Cooking can also help…
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Healing the Wounds of the Past

Trauma
Navigating the Impact of Generational Trauma on Personal Well-being | Written by Allison Rosa, MA, LAC Image via Shutterstock.com   Within the tapestry of our familial histories, the threads of generational trauma can often remain tightly woven, silently shaping the narratives of our lives unbeknownst to our own awareness. Passed down through stories, behaviors, and…
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Got Self-Compassion?

Depression
5 Ways to Develop & Practice It | Written by Gabrielle J. Davis, MSHS, MSMHC, LPC, NCC Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash Do you ever stop to think or question why you show support or try to do everything in your power to help a loved one? Probably not for a variety of reasons…
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Nurturing Little Hearts

Teaching Emotional Intelligence in Children | Written by Allison Rosa, MA, LAC Emotional intelligence, often referred to as EQ, is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions while also empathizing with the emotions of others. It’s a valuable skill that not only enhances interpersonal relationships but also paves the way for a…
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A Trauma Therapist’s Favorite Reads

Trauma
| Written by Allison Rosa, MA, LAC Imagine therapy as a vast landscape, a journey towards healing and self-discovery. While the power of therapy can truly aid in our exploration towards our inner journey with the human experience, one hour of self-exploration per week may have you feeling limited. That’s why the “work,” introspection and…
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The Balancing Act

Anxiety
| Written by Jessica Molnar, MA, LPC, LCADC Image by Energepic.com via Pexels.com Finishing up your work day before the weekend can be relieving but then you remember that when you leave work you have to run to an appointment. From there you need to go food shopping or run errands. Managing to balance it…
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10th Anniversary Open House

Events
Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of Exceptional Wellness Counseling with us! We have demos, giveaways, and free raffles up to $425 in value at both of our Shrewsbury and Manalapan locations. The celebration will take place on October 16th 9:00-11:00am and October 18th 6:30-8:30pm. For a full list of sponsors see below. Sponsors include: Relentless…
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Self Esteem

| Written by Julie Clappsy, LCSW The ways we view ourselves can heavily impact the way we navigate the world. Different life experiences can impact a person’s self esteem in different ways. Negative life events such as losing a job or experiencing difficulties in a relationship can impact the way a person views themselves. Bullying,…
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Adjusting to College Life

Anxiety, Depression
| Written by Julie Clappsy, LCSW Starting college can be an exciting time filled with new opportunities and experiences. College offers autonomy to make new decisions and take on new responsibilities. However, these changes can also be overwhelming at times and may take some time to adjust to. Image by cottonbro studio via Pexels.com Challenges…
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Why Having a Pet is Good for Your Health

Anxiety, Depression
3 Ways Having a Pet Improves Our Mental Health | Written by Amanda Costantino, LCSW Most of my clients could tell you that I am a dog person after meeting with me once or twice. I almost always share that I have two rescue dogs, because having pets is just one of many ways that…
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