If you have been fortunate enough to take a trip recently, you may have experienced some positive wellness benefits. There is a lot of research that suggests taking vacations and trips can improve aspects of our mental and physical health. Some studies suggest that our stress decreases, sleep ...
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 to be a ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW As a former high school mental health counselor, I worked with a lot of teens. During this time, I noticed that I often heard some of the same comments, such as “My friend is struggling with their mental health, and I don’t know how to ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW Self-care is often talked about in a way that suggests it’s done individually. While there is truth to this, it can also be bigger than just us. Self-care can be practiced on a large scale. Together, we can create environments that prioritize self-care and, therefore, ...
Written by: Morgan Liptak, MAS, LAMFT From a young age, relationships of all types are being modeled to us. Sometimes it’s from our parents at home. Sometimes it’s what we see on TV and in the movies. As we get a little older, it’s our peers around us. Adolescence is typically ...
