Written by: Kristen Donia Lisa grew up in a small town surrounded by her large family. She had aunts and cousins on both sides, many of which were women. As she navigated her childhood and adolescence, she watched as her family members would obsess over how they looked and more ...
Written by: Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW One of our most basic human rights is the right to own our boundaries. To create trust and safety in our lives. Boundaries refers to behavior that crosses the line of comfort and respect, for yourself and others. Engaging in uncomfortable or dangerous behavior physically, ...
Written by: Ariah Washington, LAC Does this sound familiar? Your alarm is blaring. You roll over and groan while working your way to your feet then make a dash to begin your morning routine before leaving for school. When you finally make it home, you're so tired that all you want ...
Written by: Hannah Schlueter, MA, LAC In today’s age, using a screen is a daily occurrence and might even be a requirement for certain parts of your life. While I’m sure you can acknowledge that we live in a technological world, it’s fair to say that screens have taken over, ...
Written by: Morgan Liptak, MAS, LAMFT As the seasons change and the days grow shorter, a significant amount of people experience something called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), commonly referred to as seasonal depression. This can affect individuals of all ages; however, teenagers may be especially vulnerable due to the already ...