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May Mental Health Month

Anxiety, Depression
Ways To Be Supportive and Break the Stigma of Mental Health | Written by Jane Dustman, LCSW Photo by Vie Studio via Pexels While the weather is getting warmer as spring has sprung, things appear to be heading in the right direction.  This seems fine and well, but just because the weather changes, does not…
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Wellness and You – Happy Together!

Anxiety, Depression
| Written by Gabrielle J. Davis, MSHS, MSMHC, LPC, NCC   Photo by Brett Jordan via Unsplash Our lives are driven by our daily routines that can consist of an array of plans, goals, deadlines, and interactions whether it’s with family, friends, co-workers, or people in the community. Within all of that we try to…
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It is the Season for Open Communication

Couples Therapy
Quick Tips and Guides to Help you Communicate Effectively | Written by Jane Dustman, MSW, LCSW   Photo by Jopwell via Pexels.com Communication is a style and technique that all individuals engage in on a daily basis.  While we may think we are master communicators we might tend to get ourselves into a kerfuffle whether…
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Keeping Structure in the Summer

| By Rebecca Shack, MS, LPC, NCC Photo by Marko Kelecevic via Unsplash.com Summer is full of countless possibilities, especially for children waiting patiently for the school year to come to a close. While summer is about fun, it can also lead to difficulties in autumn when routine returns. Of course, we do not want to…
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Out with the Old and In with the New

Anxiety, Depression
Tips to Helping Develop New, Healthy Habits | Written by Jane Dustman, MSW, LCSW Photo by Vicky Tran from Pexels.com Have you ever heard of  the saying, “it takes 21 days to break or form a habit?” While this may be true for some, it does not necessarily mean it is true for all.  Habits…
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May Mental Health Awareness Events

Events, Practice News
As May marks the beginning of mental health awareness month, we are offering 4 free workshops/events for the community. Please read the following descriptions and use the form below to register and select the event(s) you will be attending. For all events, please arrive at least 5 minutes early and have a seat in the…
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5 Things You Can Do for a Fresh Start this Spring

Anxiety, Depression
| Written by Amanda Costantino, MSW, LCSW Photo by Михаил Павленко via Unsplash.com If you’re like most people, you have probably noticed that your mood tends to be lower in the fall or winter season. We spend several months being indoors, avoiding the cold temperatures and bleak skies. This isn’t just a coincidence that many…
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Reinforcing the Positive

Anxiety, Depression
Tools to Better Your Relationships | By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Do you find yourself focusing on the negative when it comes to parenting your child, or in your romantic or peer relationships? This might even happen in the workplace. Do you ever notice that your child will look…
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Random Acts of Kindness

Anxiety, Depression, Events
A new way to start the New Year | By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Random Acts of Kindness Generous, Considerate, Caring, Charitable, Warm-Hearted. They all have similar meanings. In other words, KINDNESS.  Every year, the day of kindness falls on 2/17. It is ironic that it is right around Valentine’s Day. RANDOM ACTS…
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Journaling in January

Anxiety, Depression
A new way to start the New Year | By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW When was the last time you spent time alone, in silence, and took time to journal? If you can relate to me, you might be stuck in thinking of a timeframe. Maybe you take notes on your phone about your emotions,…
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Self-Compassion:

Depression
A new way to start the New Year | By Jill Hecht, MSW, LCSW As the holiday season comes to an end, it can be difficult to transition into the New Year. The New Year usually starts with motivation to set goals. We will exercise more, eat healthy, be more productive, etc.  We have good…
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Out of Control Emotions

Anxiety, Depression
And how to feel better | By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Pixabay from Pexels It is that time of year, AGAIN. The weather has been windy, cold, rainy, and there might be snow in the works.  You might be having a difficult time awakening in the mornings and might be dreading the holiday…
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