Written by: Caitlin Alfonso, LMSW As a former high school mental health counselor, I worked with a lot of teens. During this time, I noticed that I often heard some of the same comments, such as “My friend is struggling with their mental health, and I don’t know how to ...
Written by: Alexandra Daffner As the school year winds down, life starts to feel different. Schedules loosen, alarms turn off, and the structure that shaped daily life begins to fade. For teens, summer can feel like freedom. For parents, it can shift the rhythm at home. For both, it’s a ...
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: Alexandra Daffner Spring tends to get framed as a time for big resets or fresh starts. In reality, it’s usually more inconsistent than that. Some days feel better, others don’t, and most fall somewhere in between. Mental health works the same way! There’s often pressure to feel “better” ...
Written by: M Katie Helle, CPA If you’ve ever felt pressure to spend money just to fit in, you’re not imagining it. Social media makes it look like everyone has the latest clothes, tech, and experiences, and it can make not keeping up feel like you’re falling behind. Influencers and ...
