Written by: Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW Confidence! That feeling of self-assurance, poise, courage, cool-headedness...the appreciation you have of your own abilities and qualities. Often we overestimate others' confidence and doubt our own. It is human nature. Can I do this? Should I do that? What will they think? Confidence isn’t a ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Menstruating, or getting your menstrual period (aka, your period) is a pretty big deal. Some girls worry because they don’t know when it’s going to happen for the first time. You may feel excited to get your period, or you may feel worried about this ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Diet culture tries to convince us that we can control our bodies. Caring for them is much more important. Girls’ and women’s bodies are often the focus of attention. This isn’t always positive attention, but attention focused on how our bodies “should” look. It is ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW As humans, we are social beings. If we take it back to caveman days, survival often relied on being part of the group. Even though it does not necessarily impact one’s literal survival today, we all have the same deeply rooted desire to belong. However, ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Summer has always been my favorite season. I’ve always loved the warm weather, longer days, and time outside swimming or just hanging out. But summer brings a special brand of angst for many of us. Higher temperatures and time in the water means wearing shorts ...