Written by: Alexa Bailey, MSW, LCSW A common feeling when it comes to loneliness is the experience of wishing we had more friends. It makes sense since we often equate friends with connection. But what if you could be your own best friend? What if you could feel connected, even ...
Written by: Hannah Schlueter, MA, LAC Let’s be honest, the holidays aren’t always fun and cheer. There may be parts about the holidays you dread. This time of year is a perfect time to discuss the importance of boundaries. As Brené Brown says, boundaries are our lists of what is ...
Written by: Ema Grant, MS, LPC Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years - these wonderful holidays are just around the corner! We look forward to breaks from school, time off work, parties, and exchanging gifts. But with all the celebration, this often also means more time with our family, both immediate ...
Written by: Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW Sometimes we need a “reset”...to start again, at home, with friends at school or at work. Looking forward to what needs to be done and who we want to be. Looking at past missteps can be helpful if you learn a lesson or two, but ...
Written by: Alexa Bailey, MSW, LMSW Is there anything worse than feeling unheard? When we are trying to communicate with our own parents or caregivers, this is a fate worse than our wildest imaginations to be unheard. This is why learning how to communicate effectively is so important. Anytime we ...