Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW Some people LOVE the holidays. They love everything from the décor to the weather, to their unique traditions, to the music, to the movies, to food, to anything and everything about it. For others, the holidays can be hard, and the seemingly inescapable holiday connections ...
Written by: Alexa Bailey, MSW, LCSW Did you know that stress creates a physical response in your body? It’s true! When we are stressed, our body sets into a fight or flight response that has us amped up and ready to spring into action, using hormones to initiate focus, energy, ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW Gratitude, in its most simple form, is the act of being thankful. It is the ability to show appreciation and kindness towards a person, place, or thing. Therefore, it makes sense that one actionable way to express gratitude is the act of writing thank-you cards. ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW With school starting back up, it is likely you will be sending an email to a teacher/professor soon. Email etiquette is important when sending academic and professional emails and it helps to make a strong first impression. Therefore, let’s review some key aspects to keep ...
Written by: Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW Friends-finding, making, keeping, and being one! A new school year gives opportunities for new friendships and maybe even a little stress about meeting new people. Whether you are intimidated or excited, we can always learn more about healthy friendships, how to choose them, and how ...