Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW Gratitude, in its most simple form, is the act of being thankful. It is the ability to show appreciation and kindness towards a person, place, or thing. Therefore, it makes sense that one actionable way to express gratitude is the act of writing thank-you cards. ...
Written by: Hannah Schlueter, MA, LAC To be empowered means you are feeling strong, confident, and aware of your own power. The importance of feeling empowered lies in its ability to help you achieve your goals, find your voice, and live authentically. Self-empowerment is the process of developing skills to ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey When we think about body image, it’s easy to focus on the individual—how someone feels about their own body and sense of self. But body image doesn’t develop in isolation. Our social environments, especially our friendships, play a critical role in shaping how we see ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW Fall is a time of year when signature flavors and aromas, such as pumpkin, apple, caramel, maple, walnut, pecan, nutmeg, and cinnamon, are woven into the air. Just recently, I stopped in a local bakery and I saw this maple cheesecake. I love maple and ...
Written by: Hannah Schlueter, MA, LAC Do you ever feel like the way you present yourself isn’t really you? Maybe you have found yourself putting on a mask or feeling pressured to act a certain way and like certain things when talking with your friends and loved ones. First, it ...