The Difference Between Depression and Sadness
By Erin Goldberg, L.M.S.W. The winter months can be an especially difficult time for all of us, specifically those who suffer from seasonal depression. Millions of people around the world…
Read More Active Body and Mind in the Winter Time
By Brittany Kochajda, L.M.S.W. During the winter, the days typically feel short, dark and cold. And as a result, it can feel difficult to stay physically and mentally active. A…
Read More A NEW YEAR, A NEW MINDSET
By Dominic Landini, L.M.S.W. As the new year is upon us, this can be a great time to kickstart a new routine, health goal or mindset for the upcoming year. …
Read More New Kids on the Block: How to Support Your College-Bound Child
By Julie Ponce, L.M.S.W. The transition from high school to college can be both an exciting and scary time. For most, it is the first time they live away from…
Read More Screen Time Tips for Returning Back to School
By Kara Ettenson, L.M.S.W Every parent hopes for a solid start to a new school year. But it’s quite common to expect an adjustment period as children and their families…
Read More Good Sleep Strategies to Make Your School Day a Dream
By Rachel Blaschak, M.S., L.L.P. Sleep is an integral part of a person’s physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. So it is no wonder that sleep is a critical contributor to…
Read More What is Child-Centerd Play Therapy and How Can It Help
Karie Glide, LMSW Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) has been a huge part of my approach to working with kids. It centers on the relationship between the therapist and the…
Read More On Preparing your Child for Therapy
Sarah Hakala, MA LPC The decision to take your child to see a therapist is one that can be very difficult, even agonizing, for parents. Some parents worry their…
Read More Anxiety in Children and How to Provide the Support They Need
Hillary Mortenson, LMSW Anxiety disorders can develop from a broad number of risk factors including genetics, brain chemistry, personality and life events. And in these uncertain times, it is…
Read More Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Anxiety and worries are normal and common as children develop. Separation from parents, especially at the beginning of the school year, fears of monsters or dogs, hesitation in new situations,…
Read More The Balancing Act with the School Year Beginning
By Laura Johnson-Hughes, L.M.S.W. Families are facing new challenges with the uncertainty of school expectations this Fall. Not only are parents struggling over the decision of in-person vs on-line school, but they are trying…
Read More A Helpful Checklist To Practice Self Care
By Laura Johnson-Hughes So much in life is out of our control We do not always know why things happen the way they do In times of uncertainty it…
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