Diverse friends / students shoot What are you plans for the 4th of the July? For some of us, Independence Day might include having a cookout at a friends' house, going for a hike with your dog, taking the kids swimming or watching fireworks [...]
Are you interested in EAP therapeutic counseling services but aren’t sure what to expect? EAP counseling is based on the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) counseling theory developed by Steve de Shazer and Kim Berg in the late 1970s. SFBT entails using future focused, goal- oriented [...]
The end of the year is coming and many of us are looking forward to the New Year in 2018. Setting New Year’s resolutions is always a great idea, but why wait until the New Year to get started on promoting positivity in your life!? [...]
Sometimes the idea of speaking to a counselor can be met with skepticism. A common question that we hear in the counseling world is, "Can just talking really help me?" But the thought that counseling is "just" talking is actually a misconception. In today's world, [...]
The terms ‘mental health’ and ‘mental illness’ are often though of and used interchangeably. Unless you are a psychotherapist or some other practitioner in the field, you probably don’t think much about the difference between the two or aren’t even aware that there is a [...]
Salvi LoPiccolo, LMHC Stressed, fatigued, tired, overwhelmed, exhausted…. All common words many of us use to describe a long day after work. More than any other nation, Americans are quickly running from one activity to the next and leaving little room for ourselves. Everything and [...]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 people live with a mental illness. When we look at that statistic it becomes easy to set oneself apart; either seeing oneself as ill while others are not, or seeing oneself as entirely free [...]
Salvi LoPiccolo, LMHC Living in this fast paced society we quickly forget how important it is to be aware of and maintain our overall well-being. However, this is much easier said than done when we are being pulled in many different directions. Something I try [...]
To be resolute means to be purposeful, determined, and unwavering in your intent and action. It implies commitment in the truest sense – dedicated and obligated. The phrase, “hell or high-water” comes to mind. In the course of our lives we often make commitments. Yet [...]
Wellness means different things to different people. Most people would agree however that wellness, or well-being, encompasses more than just our physical health. It includes the health of our mind and spirit as well as our bodies. Further, when health professionals talk about wellness, they’re [...]
