By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW --- A couple of weeks ago in our article Got Summer 2020 Blues? Tips for Teens to Navigate Unusual Times we talked a little bit about self-care: It’s recommended, we want to do it… but what exactly is self-care, and why should we do it? The ...
By Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC --- “Anxiety's like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you very far.” - Jodi Picoult 10:57 pm (Toss and turn. Toss and turn): I wonder why he didn’t text me back today. Maybe he doesn’t like me anymore. ...
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 ...