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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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Celebrating Autism Acceptance & Awareness in April

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Photo by Polina Kovaleva from Pexels What Is Autism? According to NAMI, “Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects a person’s ability to socialize and communicate with others. People with ASD can also present with restricted and/or repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. The term “spectrum” refers to the degree in…
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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

Anxiety, Depression
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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Self Reflection and Wellness

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Looking back and looking forward Photo by Jacub Gomez from Pexels Many People Look Back At the End of the Year As quickly as the holiday season comes and goes, and as busy as December can be for many of us, it can also feel like a very long month. In December, particularly near the…
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Creating Family Fun

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels If I asked you to picture yourself and your family members walking in the snow, as the picture shows, who would you envision? Would it be the present time, with you, your significant other, pets, children? Would it be when you were younger, with your grandparents? How about looking into…
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Support for Caregivers

Breaking down the “Care” and the “Giving” Photo by Pixabay from Pexels What is a Caregiver? A caregiver is a person who provides care for another. One may be a caregiver for a baby or child, perhaps a caregiver for an aging person or someone with a chronic illness or disability.  Caregivers are responsible for…
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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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