By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW - - - Shame /SHām/: a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior; to humiliate, mortify or embarrass. Shame is about who you believe you are, your character and that you as a person are flawed. It’s important to ...
By Kristen Donia --- Each morning when we wake up, before we embark on our day, we pick out an outfit - jeans and a tee, perhaps a dress, maybe leggings, a tank and a jean jacket, etc. We choose what to wear and how we want to feel, in ...
By Alexa Bailey, MSW, LMSW --- To have good friends, you have to be a good friend. That’s how the saying goes, right? Sometimes, though, being a good friend looks different than what we think. The recipe for a good friendship usually includes trust, shared interest, respect, love, empathy, and ...
By Kizzy Kittrell Dogan --- Always say what you mean and mean what you say... When your actions are not in-line with your words, people tend to dismiss you. They will not take you seriously and they will disregard your point of view and cross every boundary line. You deserve ...
By Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC --- “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” – Lucille Ball The pressures of being a teenage girl have never been easy when considering the societal demands, constant comparisons, and ...