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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Raising Resilient Kids: 9 Steps Adults Can Take to Prevent Depression in Children
By: Cassandra M. Faraci, Psy.D. As hard as it may be for adults to believe, depression is becoming a major issue among children and teenagers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 3% of children between …
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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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How to Help Our Grieving Loved Ones This Holiday Season
Glimmering white snowflakes dance across the chilly air. The windows begin to frost as the smoldering fireplace crackles in the background. The smell of fresh baked cookies and cinnamon fills the air. As you sit at the table and look …
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Signs That You or a Loved One May Have a Learning Disability
By: Michaela Patoilo Is every night a battle to finish homework? Do reading assignments end in tears? Do you feel like every project is a landmine for frustration? If these sound familiar, there is a chance your child …
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How Your Parenting Style Affects Your Child’s Development
By: Michaela Patoilo Toddlers having tantrums. Teenagers talking back. Being a parent is a full-time job. But for every child misbehaving in public, there is another parent nearby rolling his or her eyes. However, what might seem like bad parenting …
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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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6 Strategies for Increasing Children’s Positive Behaviors
By: Cassandra M. Faraci, Psy.D. One of the most common presenting issues in outpatient mental health treatment centers is child noncompliance which can be defined as, “the refusal to initiate or complete a request made by an authority …
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What is Cyberbullying, and What Can We Do About It?
By: Michaela Patoilo What do you think of when you hear the word ‘bullying’? Do you think of a big, burly boy cornering a frail, younger kid for his lunch money? Or do you think of girls whispering …
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