Written by: Morgan Liptak, MAS, LAMFT If you’re anything like the rest of us, you probably read countless motivational quotes as you scroll through social media, see self-help books on every shelf, and hear the words mental health time and time again. While society may always have been aware of ...
Written by: Hannah Schlueter, MA, LAC Part one of this miniseries helped identify the powerful influence friends have on our own identity. Yet, it is also important to discuss the value in remaining an individual. Friends can help us learn more about ourselves but should not make you feel like ...
Written by: Kristen Donia The environment we grow up in has an impact on our developing beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. Therefore, the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of those close to us have a large effect on us. We may think that something we believe, perhaps even a ...
Written by: Hannah Schlueter, MA, LAC Let’s take a minute to talk about the phrase “you are who you surround yourself with.” Other than family, friends are typically the people you spend the most of your time with. That’s why it’s so important to choose your friends wisely, because your ...
Written by: Dr. Charlotte Markey Being body positive is hard, but there are things we all can do to make it easier. I’ve been studying body image for over 25 years, and I can offer a lot of advice about ways to improve your body image. It’s important to first ...
