By Katie Tiffany, MS, LAC --- Being a teenager is a time of inconsistency and confusion. “What do I want to do with my life? Who are my TRUE friends? How do I know if someone likes me? I don’t really know what to believe in. I don’t know who ...
By Nikki Kontz, LMSW --- We can all use more hope and happiness in our lives. And scientists have proven the direct correlation between showing gratitude and feeling hopeful and happy. In fact, an article in the Journal of Positive Psychology says that gratitude is more important than most other ...
By Jennifer Nevels, NMD --- Your first wellness exam will consist of a conversation with the doctor about your health as well as a physical exam. It is common to discuss issues regarding your menstrual cycle, acne, mood, and sexual history at your appointment, but your time with your doctor ...
By Ivy Loney, DBH, LMSW --- Taking care of yourself, also called self-care is the best thing you can do to support yourself and others. Often times people feel selfish doing something just for themselves. This is the opposite of the truth and a set up for a negative mindset. ...
By Hannah Maine --- Research on the way sugar affects the human body has been increasing recently as we learn there is much more to sugar’s effects than what we originally thought. Weight For much of the time, calories were the only factor to focus on when considering how we ...