By Kristen Donia --- Where would we be without our best buddies? The ones we turn to for all the things, for fun times, in the hard times and really just all the times. When we consider living and loving ourselves freely, it’s important to have a support system in ...
By Maryann Potter, MS, LAC --- I have been reflecting lately on things that we can do to become stronger. I looked up the definition of strong and it states, “to be able to withstand great force or pressure” (Merriam-Webster, 2022). What exactly do we need to do in order ...
By Dr. Charlotte Markey --- At the beginning of every new year advertisements for reduced prices on gym memberships and diet plans pop up everywhere. These industries know that the number one New Year’s resolution year after year is to “get in shape” – often defined as weight loss and ...
By M Katie Helle, CPA --- With technology at our fingertips, people rarely look at their pay stubs to understand how tax affects their earnings. It’s important to do a quick review to understand where your hard-earned money is going before it gets to you. Your paycheck typically includes gross ...
By Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW - - - Shame /SHām/: a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior; to humiliate, mortify or embarrass. Shame is about who you believe you are, your character and that you as a person are flawed. It’s important to ...