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Here we are at some point of the pandemic, not knowing if it’s the middle, the end, or the new norm. It’s no wonder stress levels …

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BY KATHERYNE PUENTES, LMHC What is the true meaning of mental health, and why are so many individuals scared to visit a therapist? With the …

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Self-talk is the dialogue inside your head. It is your inner voice that tells you what you can and cannot do. It is your inner …

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Eli Bravo https://www.linkedin.com/in/elibravooficial/ As if it was a miracle pill or a magic potion, it is common in books, webinars, and social media posts the …

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6:30 AM. I am sitting in front of the candle and trying to let the thoughts pass so I can be in the present moment. …

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What comes to mind when you think of health? For most, it’s the yearly visit to your primary doctor, gynecologist, or dentist. What comes to …

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Do you aspire to be “mindful” tangibly and practically? Ask yourself these four questions.  It will give you a well-grounded approach to your day: 1) …

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BY: MERIEM OUCHAKA, LMHC Self-love is often overlooked. We assume it’s a given. Do you love, like, and respect yourself? What is the meaning of …

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I’ve always liked working with the younger population (teens and 20s), but never quite knew why. Maybe it’s because I can relate to them pretty …

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2020 was a year like no other. Many things happened in 2020. For some, it brought sorrow and loss – disappointment and sadness. For others, …

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Why no whining? These times have been sad, scary, hard, and uncertain. They’ve been quiet and loud and new and somehow…same ‘ole same ‘ole. Certainly, …

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2020 is the year that will be known as the year of the Pandemic and THE election. A year of the unknown. A year of …

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I am a millennial psychiatrist. I grew up in the era of smartphones filled with apps that have helped me stay connected all hours of …

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I overheard a teacher say to my daughter on virtual school, “Kids, have your moms upload that later.” Moms. Not parents. Not dads or caretakers. …

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A few years ago I treated a client with Complex PTSD. She had suffered for the majority of her childhood from physical, psychological, and emotional …

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When you hear “self-improvement,” what comes to mind?  Self-improvement can mean so many different things for each of us.  One thing all definitions should have in common is “the …

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To me, September has always marked the beginning of a new year, even more so than January. Maybe it’s because it signals the end of …

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By Remy Gordon, LCSW What does self-improvement mean to you? By definition, self-improvement is “the improvement of one’s knowledge, status, or character by one’s own efforts”. …

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Many of us have anxiety levels that are higher than usual on any given day in 2020. Things aren’t where we’d want them to be. …

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I have to admit, I love memes and get a lot of enjoyment from them. Pro-therapy memes? Even better! (By the way, I love that …

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By Remy Gordon, LCSW How do we prepare to return back to school when we aren’t really going back to the classroom physically? We are …

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The end of summer is here and we are heading into round two of virtual learning. The adjustment of virtual learning has been difficult for …

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Back to school. A phrase, I’m sure, makes almost every parent shudder these days. These last few weeks, or better yet, months, have been a …

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It seems that every time we turn on the TV or listen to the news, all we hear is negative activities going on in the …

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Erika Fernandez De Castro A little over a year ago, I attended a training on the topic of Infant Mental Health. Prior to the training, …

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I remember almost four years ago, I was making the decision on leaving an agency that I was involved with for over 15-years. I had …

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Congratulations! You made it to the end of May, AKA Mental Health Awareness Month. By now I’m sure you’ve been inundated with plenty of words …

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Can you believe it? It’s finally May. We have all been through a lot with the recent COVID-19 situation. One of the topics in the …

Continue reading “I’m Fine, It’s Fine, This is Fine…But Do You Know a Good Therapist?”

Recommendations for working parents with children on virtual education Virtual learning is new for all of us including myself. Like many of you, I am …

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We live in a time where our children are more exposed to information channels than ever before. With the anxiety and panic created by the …

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Let’s be smart Let’s be mindful Let’s be calm. Breathe. As we navigate through these unchartered waters with COVID-19, our anxiety is escalating and the …

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Life and Heath Coach As we approached the start of a new school year, I was excited. Excited because it was time to spend time …

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor With school right around the corner, I’m sure many of you are beginning to think about the mental and physical prep …

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor This blog goes out to all parents, single parents, grandparents, adoptive parents, foster parents, and guardians. We are dealing with a …

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Certified EMDR Therapist Suicide is the third leading cause of death among persons aged 10-14 and the second among persons aged 15-34 years. A precedent …

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Doctor in Psychology As we near the end of February, we celebrate love; the love of self and others. Love …

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker Constant open communication with your children/adolescents is important throughout the year. However, sometimes with so many family activities during the Holiday …

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When we think ‘Back to School’ we often relate it to children shopping for school supplies and all dressed up in their school uniforms for …

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The wind is blowing my hat towards my cheek, and I can hear my children laughing with their daddy. It is an absolutely breathtaking day …

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Attention ALL PARENTS: These stats are scary!  “Bullying” is a problem that affects millions of students and children of all races worldwide. 1 out of 4 …

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Many parents ask me: “Am I a good parent?”; “Am I doing it right?” The answer is: “You’re doing the best you can with what …

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  As parents, we often forget that kids are kids and they will learn from their mistakes. The question is, how do we make sure …

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Teen stress is an important issue. The teen years are marked with rapid changes and most teens face stress from puberty, self image, relationships, responsibilities …

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There are many recovery survivors whose addictions are rooted in their childhood. These are formative years, so aside from the damage their bodies have sustained, …

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You hear a lot about the challenges that your child with ADHD faces but what you don’t hear discussed as often is the positive side …

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When we become parents, the love that has been nurtured and handed from generation to generation flourishes, but also all the fears. As caregivers, we …

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When someone you love is going through addiction, it is normal to feel powerless, frustrated and concerned. Addiction is a disease that leads the individual …

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If you feel awkward or uncomfortable, you are definitely not alone. For most parents, sex topic discussions are one of the most complex and emotionally …

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