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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Posts tagged "depression"
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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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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Sexting: Form of Expression or a Criminal Act?
By: Kate Nazario, LPC Sexting: By definition, it’s the distribution of sexually explicit images, videos or messages by cell phone, computer, or other electronic devices. With the advancement in technology, social interactions have become a thing of the past …
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The Most Common Cognitive Distortions that are Affecting Your Mood
Cognitive distortions: Change your thinking to change your life! What if I told you that you at one time or another have fallen victim to a cognitive distortion? It sounds intense, but really, cognitive distortions are a common part of …
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Feeling SAD? How Winter Can Really Give You the Blues, and What You Can Do About It!
Let’s play a little game of would you rather… Would you rather live in fall/winter or spring/summer conditions all year round? Would you rather visit Hawaii or Antarctica? Would you rather go swimming or skiing? If you are anything like …
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