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posted: May 21, 2020.

By Cynthia Sanchez Vazquez, NCC, LPC In varying degrees, we all make plans. Some big, some small. Some broad, some shaped down to the detail. Some are independent goals that we Read more

posted: May 11, 2020.

We entered into uncharted territory in March, when the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the US. As if it weren’t enough to wrap our heads around the risk Read more

posted: Apr 27, 2020.

By Christopher Skeaff, LSW, PhD Motivational tips for making the most out of life under lockdown — by boosting productivity or building character — can often do more to harm than help. Read more

posted: Apr 10, 2020.

COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. The pandemic is unprecedented, prompting fear and forcing new ways of engaging in everyday activities. Kids are often at an advantage because their brains Read more

posted: Mar 19, 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting more than just our physical health. It’s also taxing our mental health. Quarantines and social distancing are keeping us apart — at a time when we Read more

posted: Mar 12, 2020.

Before this week, the word “pandemic” was a global fear. Now, it’s a reality. With the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we’re facing unprecedented times. It’s no wonder that even Read more

posted: Mar 02, 2020.

Anxiety and depression among teens is skyrocketing. Since 2011, studies have shown a consistent spike in mood disorders in adolescents that correlates with the popularity of social media. It’s enough to Read more

posted: Jan 31, 2020.

Chronic loneliness among adults has reached epidemic proportions. And it’s posing serious health risks. “Loneliness has the same impact on mortality as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, making it even more Read more

posted: Jan 15, 2020.

Do you feel drained after spending time in large groups? … Are you easily overstimulated by certain environments? … Does spending time alone recharge your energy? If so, you’re probably Read more

posted: Dec 16, 2019.

It’s “the most wonderful time of the year.” Unless it’s not. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or none of these, "the holidays” are omnipresent. From TV commercials to endcap displays Read more

posted: Dec 05, 2019.

The holidays conjure a profusion of warm images of families. Families gathering for delicious meals around an elegantly set dining room table … families exchanging beautifully wrapped gifts and hearty Read more

posted: Nov 21, 2019.

By Christopher Skeaff, LSW, PhD Meaningful therapeutic change requires that patients get creative. But this creativity may have little to do with picking up a paint brush or starting piano lessons. Read more

posted: Nov 06, 2019.

You want your teen to learn self-reliance. To problem-solve. To build resilience. At the same time, your teen still needs your support when the going gets rough. And rougher is Read more

posted: Oct 17, 2019.

Guest post by Sarah Christian, LCSW Robert and Liz have been married for 37 years. With three grown children and four grandchildren, they take great pride in the appearance that all Read more

posted: Sep 30, 2019.

Teens often look like they’re doing a dance, inching one step closer to adulthood, and then taking two steps back toward childhood. Adulthood is simultaneously exciting and terrifying. Up to Read more

posted: Sep 12, 2019.

“Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.” ― Sigmund Freud Sounds easy, doesn’t it? The truth is, being honest with yourself can be hard. Really hard. Sigmund Freud, the father Read more