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BEACH PAINTING-THURSDAY, MAY 28, 3:00 PM

Events, Webinars
Register in advance for this webinar: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Beach Painting Materials needed One canvas any size Blue, white, green, pink, orange and tan acrylic paints *OPTIONAL turquoise/bright blue paint One medium and one small flat brush One small or medium round brush…
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SUN & MOON PAINTING-THURSDAY, MAY 21, 3:00 PM

Webinars
Register in advance for this webinar: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Sun & Moon Painting Materials Needed: One Canvas any size Something circular to trace (I used a coffee container lid!) Pencil Black, white, blue, yellow, orange, and purple acrylic   paints  Paper plate for…
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Helping your “QuaranTEEN” during COVID-19

Coronavirus
By Lisa B. Hillman, MSW, LCSW Owner/Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling   Image by Steinar Engeland As a mother of two teenage daughters and as a therapist, I have seen the impact the coronavirus has had on our teens. Our caring therapists have also reported noticing the same struggles that their own teen clients or concerned…
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WHAT IF THIS NEVER ENDS?!

Coronavirus
Coping with the “What If’s” of COVID-19 By Matt Berman, MA, LPC Assistant Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling Image from David Garrison Raise your hand if you asked yourself a “what if” question today related to COVID-19. Raise your hand if you asked at least 5 “what if” questions today. Raise your hand if you’ve asked…
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My Surreal Supermarket Experience During the Coronavirus

Coronavirus
Am I in a Black Mirror or a Star Trek episode? By Lisa B. Hillman, MSW, LCSW Owner/Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling Image from popular mechanics Let me start with a little background. First off, in graduate school I was told not to “disclose” or “share” too much about my personal life as being a therapist…
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Taking a Vacation during COVID-19

Coronavirus
(You must be thinking what the bleep is wrong with this guy?!) By Matt Berman, MA, LPC Assistant Director Exceptional Wellness Counseling Image from Matthew Barra If your first reaction to the title was “a vacation?? I’m not leaving the house right now!” then great! That’s the reaction you should have during the coronavirus quarantine!…
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Depression
How can my child have a happy and successful school year in light of a 9-year-old committing suicide? In light of recent events with the death of 9-year-old Jamel Myles it had me thinking more and more about the importance we have as adults and caregivers in paving the way for our children. As a…
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Tween & Teen Support Group for Youth & Parents

The tween/teen group will utilize discussion and creative problem solving to help: 1. Explore their sense of self, identity and image. 2. Build and maintain friendships by being assertive and setting appropriate boundaries. 3. Recognize triggers, deal with conflict and respond rather than react in times of stress. 4. Improve family dynamics by increasing communication…
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Social Skills Support Group for Children & Parents

Family Therapy
The child/teen group will utilize discussion and creative problem solving to help: 1. Pick up on social cues, tone of voice and body language. 2. Initiate/join-in conversations. 3. Build and and maintain friendships. 4. Learn how to deal with challenging social situations. 5. Recognize triggers, deal with conflict and respond rather than react in times…
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