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: Hannah Schlueter, MA, LAC To be empowered means you are feeling strong, confident, and aware of your own power. The importance of feeling empowered lies in its ability to help you achieve your goals, find your voice, and live authentically. Self-empowerment is the process of developing skills to ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey When we think about body image, it’s easy to focus on the individual—how someone feels about their own body and sense of self. But body image doesn’t develop in isolation. Our social environments, especially our friendships, play a critical role in shaping how we see ...