Black History Month, Jason Shaw, MA, LCPC
February marks the annual celebration of Black History Month, a time of remembrance and celebration of Black history. It began in 1926 by historian, Carter G. Woodson, when he announced the second week in February, coinciding with President Abraham Lincoln and Abolition/Social Reformer Frederick Douglass’ birthdays, as “Negro History Week.” Woodson saw this time as […]
What to Know About Starting Therapy by Janine Snyder, MSW, LCSW
What to Know About Starting Therapy By: Janine Snyder, MSW, LCSW The beginning of January is often a time when people set intentions for the coming year and reflect on areas for growth. Maybe you spent time with family over the holidays and noticed you would benefit from support to manage relationships. Maybe taking a […]
Holiday Blues By: Sherene Al-Turk, Ed.S, LPC
Holiday Blues By: Sherene Al-Turk, Ed.S, LPC Holiday festivities and jolly music can sometimes overshadow our stress and sadness during the holiday season. However, it can feel very isolating when it doesn’t. According to the American Psychological Association, reasons given for increased stress during the season include lack of time, financial pressure, gift-giving, and family […]
Action Steps Regarding Israel/Palestine by: Jason Shaw, MA, LCPC
Action Steps Regarding Israel/Palestine by: Jason Shaw, MA, LCPC All too often we as a society are learning of another heart-wrenching crisis. A shooting, a war, a violation of safety, a loss. And while the occurrences of such tragedies are not new or rare, we and people across the globe find ourselves at a loss […]
How are Self Compassion and Gratitude related? By: Emma Kravitz, MSW, LCSW
How are Self Compassion and Gratitude related? By: Emma Kravitz, MSW, LCSW Self-compassion increases inner strength, courage, and resilience in the face of difficult situations. You can start developing self-compassion by being grateful for what your human body allows you to do. You can be curious and see if gratitude can help you develop self-compassion. […]
Thoughts on the Israel-Hamas War
Meagan Marsh, MSW, LCSW & Jaclyn Clarke, MA, LCPC We wanted to reach out given everything occurring with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and acknowledge the heaviness you and loved ones may be feeling directly and indirectly, as well as client sessions that may be focused around the topic that can be challenging. Times of war […]
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Opening up the Conversation on Suicide By: Katie O’Connell, MSW, LSW
By Katie O’Connell MSW, LSW Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Opening Up the Conversation on Suicide **If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.** Talking about suicide has a stigma attached to it – it’s difficult, […]
Why is My Therapist (or TikTok) Telling Me to Feel My Feelings? By: Jenny Naguit, MSW, LCSW
By Jenny Naguit MSW, LCSW Why is My Therapist 9 (or TikTok) Telling Me to Feel My Feelings? “I’m mad, but I’m being dumb”, “I just want to get over this sadness”, “I need to stop myself from being anxious”. Emotions are a core feature of our shared humanity, and yet, I regularly hear clients […]
How Body Image Shapes Our Mental Health: 3 Tips to Shift to Body Neutrality By Joanne Kardell, MSW, LCSW
By Joanne Kardell, MSW, LCSW How Body Image Shapes Our Mental Health: 3 Tips to Shift to Body Neutrality How Body Image Shapes Our Mental Health:3 Tips to Shift to Body Neutrality I was nine years old. While at a friend’s birthday party, as her mom passed around slices ofbirthday cake, the other girls and […]
Motherhood & Mental Health by Sonia Gomez, MSW, LCSW
By Sonia Gomez, MSW, LCSW Motherhood & Mental Health As Mamas, we are often given the advice, ‘remember to fill your cup; you can’t pour from an empty one’. This piece of advice is one of thousands given to mamas as they navigate through motherhood. There’s also, ‘don’t forget to put your own oxygen mask […]