By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW --- Summer 2020 will not be a typical summer. With a second wave of COVID-19 likely still to come, we are faced with uncertainty, isolation, and let’s face it, scary times. Lots of teens are wondering, “Do I wear a mask?” “Can I see friends?” ”What ...
By Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC --- “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn As I looked around my room in dismay, I began to genuinely wonder if I might be recruited to star in an episode of Hoarders. Where did all ...
By Nikki Kontz, LMSW --- There’s a good chance this summer will look and feel completely different from any you’ve experienced before, and feelings of loneliness and isolation can still be very real even after stay-at-home guidelines have been relaxed. The truth is, the world will probably look and feel ...
By Caitlin Brock, Ed.S., M.Ed., LAC, NCC--- Sometimes it can be difficult to put into words our experiences, our emotions, and even our thoughts. When experiencing such difficulties, art can be used as a beneficial tool for helping with self-discovery, expression, and awareness. Art can speak in colors, shapes, and ...
By Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC --- “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” – William James It’s been a pretty rough few weeks. I don’t even want to get out of bed most mornings, and when I eventually do, I usually regret it within ...