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: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW There is a strong connection between mental health and nature. It’s long been supported by science that spending time outside every day can reduce anxiety and stress, decrease feelings of being tired and improve focus and concentration levels. On a physical level, people often experience ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW You are a multi-dimensional person, meaning there are many layers and aspects of you that make you a uniquely whole person. In fact, there is a framework known as the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. The Eight Dimensions of Wellness is often visually represented as a ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW As summer kicks off, some people might be feeling discouraged. Maybe they are thinking about how they didn’t get their “summer body” just the way they wanted it or they’re worried about their skin being too dark from the sun or not tan enough. This ...
By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW --- Emotional Self-care is just as important as physical self-care. We spend time making sure we have the look we want, brush our hair and (hopefully) shower daily! Consider this, we spend time on our clothes, our hair, keeping our dogs groomed and our rooms neat ...