April 22nd marks the 51 anniversary of Earth Day, first celebrated back in 1970 to raise awareness about environmental issues. This day is celebrated around the globe by people honoring the Earth and supporting environmental initiatives throughout the day. This is the second [...]
Ok, right off the bat, this article is going to be biased. I’m a therapist writing about why therapy is so great and why the myths about therapy are wrong. HOWEVER, there are plenty of myths that exist about therapy that really are [...]
It is inevitable that at some point we will all be faced with some form of stress. Although some stress is healthy for us- it protects us, it drives us- extreme stress can be harmful to the mind, body and spirit. Different people [...]
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than adopting a few of your own plant babies? As the spring weather warms up the winter soil, beautiful flowers and fruits blossom all around us. What if nature’s healthful benefits could be a small oasis [...]
The Autism Society of America has deemed April 2021 as Autism Acceptance month. This evolved from their initial effort of promoting National Autistic Children’s week, beginning in 1972. The goal of moving from an awareness week to an acceptance month is to promote [...]
Did you know that March is Social Work month? Social work is a profession that often gets overlooked, but now, more than ever, social workers are essential! While COVID-19 has slowed most things in our life down, social workers have continued to show up day [...]
March is problem gambling awareness month so what better of an excuse to brush up on some of the warning signs and ways to help. The Signs of problem gambling: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired feeling of excitement. [...]
TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of self-harm and methods of hurting oneself. Self-Harm Awareness day is recognized on March 1st. This day of recognition aims to foster discussion about self-harm, how to cope with it, and offer supports for those struggling. Although we have a day dedicated [...]
How has your mental health been affected over the past year? Life as we know it has been completely turned upside down. Tragic loss, political and social turmoil, economic and financial stress, and the list goes on. It’s overwhelming, and it’s okay to be struggling. [...]
There was somewhat of a dark joke that was floating among couples counselors when the pandemic first hit and lockdowns began that business would be booming soon. While it started off as a joke, unfortunately it has become much more of a reality as the [...]
