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 ...
Written by: Kathryn Tiffany, MS LAC When I get depressed, I don’t want to eat at all. Why is this? Sometimes when you are depressed, your appetite suppresses, and you may have little motivation to prepare balanced meals. You can also become more lethargic, which leads to a decrease in ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW With school starting back up, it is likely you will be sending an email to a teacher/professor soon. Email etiquette is important when sending academic and professional emails and it helps to make a strong first impression. Therefore, let’s review some key aspects to keep ...
Written by: Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW Friends-finding, making, keeping, and being one! A new school year gives opportunities for new friendships and maybe even a little stress about meeting new people. Whether you are intimidated or excited, we can always learn more about healthy friendships, how to choose them, and how ...