At about 8 weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re hearing many tell us that they’re running out of ways to keep busy and to entertain themselves. Often, when we’re bored, our minds go into far off places which could be …
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Is “Obsessing” About Cleanliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic Actually OCD?
by: Alexa Vernola, LAC & Cassandra M. Faraci, Psy.D. In these uncertain times with COVID-19, many of us find ourselves incredibly worried about washing our hands and preventing sicknesses in ourselves and our family members. Someone may touch a …
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5 Tips for Maintaining Mental Health During COVID-19
Prior to COVID-19, I imagine most of us adults would say they we were too busy, overwhelmed, and “wore too many hats.” I don’t think any of us could have imagined how busy and overwhelmed we’d be in a world …
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3 Tips for Talking to Kids About COVID-19.
As the world adjusts to the change in lifestyle due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us can feel our ability to cope being challenged. Life in so many domains came to a sudden halt or about face without warning …
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The Secret to Living a Happy, Fulfilling Life
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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