Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW As we go into the new year, we often spend time assessing various areas of life. Many times, we look at our social life and perhaps we think about joining a club, prioritizing more time with friends and family, or making more friends. Social connection ...
Written by: Kristen Donia What if we told people we noticed just how awesome their eyes are? How beautiful their skin was. What great lips they have. How much we love their presence? Their energy is contagious. Their laugh makes us feel joyful. These are all wonderful ways to display ...
Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW Vision boards are becoming a popular activity, and rightly so! When done intentionally and looked at every day, they can be a positive tool for people to stay focused on goals and on aspects of life they want to prioritize, such as their health, mental ...
Written by Nikki Kontz, LMSW There’s no place like hope for the holidays. That’s because studies show living in a state of hope can help increase happiness, improve academic achievement and lower rates of suicide. The good news – hope is a skill you can learn and develop over time. ...
By Alexa Bailey, MSW, LMSW --- To have good friends, you have to be a good friend. That’s how the saying goes, right? Sometimes, though, being a good friend looks different than what we think. The recipe for a good friendship usually includes trust, shared interest, respect, love, empathy, and ...