By: Dr. Cassandra Faraci Have you ever wondered about the secret to being happy? Have you tried different things to make yourself happy only to find out that the happiness was short lived? I bet all of us hope to …
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5 Benefits of Disconnecting on Vacation
By: Dr. Cassandra M. Faraci One of life’s natural highs is counting down days until a much-needed vacation. It probably comes at a time when you’re frustrated at work and need a break, or you might feel mentally foggy and …
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7 Ways Adults Can Reduce Anxiety in Children: Developing a Healthy Emotional Lifestyle to Increase Brave Behaviors in Children
By: Dr. Cassandra M. Faraci Early in our development, we formulate “core beliefs” about ourselves, the world, other people, and our future. As young ones, we think Am I smart? Am I athletic? Am I likable? Do bad things …
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Take Control of Stress: Your Life Depends on It
by: Michaela Patoilo We are all very familiar with stress and its many sources – blaring horns in traffic, screaming kids and bosses, spilled cups of coffee, crowded grocery stores, finances, work, and more. Since April is Stress Awareness …
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Post-Traumatic Growth: Finding New Light after Trauma
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” – Helen Keller What is Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG)? What would you say if I told you that going through a traumatic experience can actually …
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10 Strategies to Combat Adult Anxiety
By: Cassandra M. Faraci, Psy.D. Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental disorders in the United States with at least 40 million adults being affected. It is estimated that 18 percent of adults have at least one …
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5 Reasons Why Self Care is More Important Than Your To-Do List
We’re all being bombarded with back-to-school advertisements, reminding us that summer fun is coming to an end. For many this causes intense anxiety because we now have to be more structured and be governed by the never-ending to-do list. …
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5 Tips to Reduce Back-to-School Anxiety
With summer beginning to wind down, it’s almost time for the new school year to begin. Students and teachers alike will trade beach days and sleeping in for lesson plans and bright and early learning. Especially for older children and …
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5 Tips to Help Ease Your Child’s Transition to Kindergarten
As hard as it is to believe, the new school year is just around the corner. If you have a child who is about to begin his or her Kindergarten year, you may notice some hesitation when you talk about …
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Why Aren’t Men Seeking Help for their Mental Health?
By: Michaela Patoilo In the wake of recent news and media coverage, the stigma surrounding mental health has become a hot topic of conversation. True, the beginnings of more open discussions about mental illness are in the works, but one …
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Creative Ways to Keep Your Children’s Minds Active During the Summer Months
By: Amanda Sabarese When school ends and summer vacation begins, it’s easy to forget to workout your brain. Without school there to teach kids about reading, math, and the like, relaxation may begin to trump learning for these few …
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8 Ways to Get “Me” Time, Even With Kids Home for the Summer!
By: Amanda Sabarese With summer break fast approaching, it is important that parents make some time for themselves. Spending time with the kids is fun and rewarding, but burnout is real, and it can be difficult to adjust to summer …
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