by: Terry Griner, LPC, ACS “Self-care” and “wellness” are hot topics these days, and if you’ve spent any time browsing the interwebs of late, you’ve likely come across an article or two (or twenty) about the things to start …
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Posts tagged "Stress"
Pandemic Self-Care During the Winter Months
By: Katelyn Ihne, LPC Winter tends to be one of the most difficult seasons to deal with for most people. It is cold, the days are short, and there is not much to do to keep us busy. Many of …
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Fun Ways to Keep Your Mind & Body Active During a Pandemic….or ANY Day!
Written By: Reneé Racioppi The pandemic challenged us in ways we never expected. It brought out different versions of ourselves and forced us to adapt to various environments in order to stay afloat. Before anything else, it is so important …
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8 Affirmations to Repeat Every Morning For a Positive Start to Your Day
Written By: Reneé Racioppi Each morning is a time for us to start fresh. We make a decision every time we wake up to be a version of ourselves that can make or break our day. We have the ability …
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Creating Space for Yourself While Being Stuck at Home
Written By: Reneé Racioppi As we are approaching the one year mark since the start of life’s restrictions due to COVID-19, it is clear that our homes have become a multitude of spaces. With most of us working remotely and …
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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 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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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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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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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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What to Expect When You’re Considering Family Therapy
There are many reactions people may have to the thought of family therapy which often depends on the presenting need for treatment. There are numerous factors that bring a family to treatment and while many people may hold feelings of …
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How to Alleviate Stress This Holiday Season (And Tips for Next Year, Too!)
Merry Christmahanakwanzika to you! The holiday season is officially upon us, and for some that may mean hitting the panic button for the rest of the month. Between family gatherings, hosting parties and holiday events, and trying to find the …
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