Written by: Hannah Schlueter, MA, LAC Part one of this miniseries helped identify the powerful influence friends have on our own identity. Yet, it is also important to discuss the value in remaining an individual. Friends can help us learn more about ourselves but should not make you feel like ...
Written by: Hannah Schlueter, MA, LAC Let’s take a minute to talk about the phrase “you are who you surround yourself with.” Other than family, friends are typically the people you spend the most of your time with. That’s why it’s so important to choose your friends wisely, because your ...
Written by: Ema Grant, MS, LPC Determining your next best steps based on your values and goals Our lives are made up of a series of choices - some large and some small. We make hundreds of small decisions every single day about things like what we’ll wear, how we’ll ...
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: Morgan Liptak, MAS, LAMFT Sports have been shown to improve mental health, physical health, academic performance, help shape identity and provide social benefits. It would seem obvious that playing a sport would be a positive choice for our well-being, right? Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In ...