Written by: M Katie Helle, CPA With many colleges and universities starting in the coming weeks, many students are gearing up to move into the dorm, an apartment, or house off campus. Most students who live off campus do not consider creating a budget with their roommate, but doing so ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW As summer kicks off, some people might be feeling discouraged. Maybe they are thinking about how they didn’t get their “summer body” just the way they wanted it or they’re worried about their skin being too dark from the sun or not tan enough. This ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Research shows that most girls’ understanding of themselves and their body image develops right around the same time that their bodies are changing due to puberty. These changes are likely to affect body image. Some scientists have suggested that because girls tend to gain weight ...
Written by: Ema Grant, MS, LPC Most of us struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with food. We attempt to micromanage every bite, consume enough to cause physical or emotional pain, or gauge our self-worth by our weight. How do we break cycles of food-related guilt and shame? Facts are ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW I need help. Three simple words, but when combined they can suddenly become complex and difficult to say. Why is that though? The reality is that we are social beings, and therefore we aren’t meant to go through life alone. However, there are many perceived ...