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May Mental Health Awareness Events

Lisa
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

Lisa
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

Lisa
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

Lisa
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

Lisa
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:

Lisa
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

Lisa
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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Coping with the Holiday Blues

Lisa
Depression
Reframing Thinking to Help Combat the Holiday Blues | By Jilesa Cowan, LSW The word ‘holiday’ typically conjures up images of bright lights, ornaments, food and bright colors. A piece that often goes undiscussed are the feelings of sadness and loneliness that sometimes come with the holiday season.  Why Do the Holidays Make Some People…
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‘Tis the Season to be Content

Lisa
Anxiety, Depression
Reframing Thinking to Help Combat the Holiday Blues | By Jane Dustman, LCSW Photo by Amy T via Pexels While the holiday season is often labeled as the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, not all of us feel that way. When Daylight Savings hits and we fall back into colder weather and less sunlight,…
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Food and Mood

Lisa
Anxiety, Depression
Fueling the Body with a Healthy, Balanced Diet | By Erica Marriaga, MSW, LCSW Photo by Kindel Media from Pexels.com Have you ever thought about there being a connection between the foods that we eat and the way that we feel? After eating a pizza pie with extra cheese versus a salad with tons of leafy…
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Anxiety vs Panic Attacks

Lisa
Anxiety
There are no winners, but there are solutions! | By John Wohlert, MSW, LCSW, LCADC Ever have that feeling of sweaty palms, upset stomach, tension in your body, feeling like you may pass out, racing thoughts, hyperventilating, your mind goes blank? I think most of us have experienced those symptoms a few times in our…
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Gratitude

Lisa
Depression
The Importance of Integrating Gratitude into Your Day to Day | By Jill Hecht, LCSW, MSW Photo by Ryan Christodoulou on Unsplash The fall season is a time of year when the leaves change and we can finally pull out our cozy flannels and drink pumpkin spiced lattes. The holiday season brings together families and…
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