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Coping

Is Your Child Constantly Worried? How Anxiety Therapy Can Help Kids & Teens Thrive

by Nicole Garcia, PhD If your child seems constantly worried, overwhelmed, or on edge, you’re not alone and you’re not overreacting. Many parents find themselves searching for answers, wondering why their child struggles with anxiety even when everything “looks fine” on the outside. Questions like “Why is my child so anxious all the time?” or…
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Moving the Damn Elf!  Parenting Pressures & Coping with the Holiday Frenzy

by Caroline Camarena, LSW Tis the season, cold weather, twinkling lights, family gatherings, and endless lists of to-do’s. The holiday season is filled with joy, but for many parents, it also brings a unique kind of stress. December has a way of sneaking up on parents. One minute you’re enjoying fall weather, and the next…
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Finding Steady Ground During Election Season

by Alexys Smith, LAC, NCC Many people are feeling emotionally drained this election season, not just overwhelmed, but exhausted on a deeper level. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. Even though election day has passed, the conversations, campaigns, and promises still fill our screens and minds. This is not only a pivotal time…
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Parenting Under Pressure: Staying Connected When the School Year Starts

By Nicole Garcia, PhD As summer gives way to the school year, many families find themselves swept into a whirlwind of new schedules, homework demands, and the emotional ups and downs that accompany this busy season. While children adjust to classrooms and activities, parents are balancing work, household responsibilities, and never-ending to-do lists. That combination…
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When the Cap Comes Off: What Comes Next for You & Your Teen

by Allison Dickens, LPC, LCADC As the school year comes to a close, we should take the time to acknowledge the successes and progress of the students closest to us.  Whether they be our own children, or beloved family members, friends, or members of our community, it is so important to recognize the hard work…
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Election Anxiety

Coping with Election Anxiety: Navigating Uncertainty During Uncertain Times

by Nicole Garcia PhD As the upcoming election approaches, many people are experiencing heightened anxiety, not only about the outcome but also about the deep divides within our communities and country. The polarization we see today can amplify feelings of stress, fear, and frustration, making it difficult to maintain a sense of calm. Children, teens,…
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Embracing Body Neutrality 

By Jennifer Pitman, LCSW It’s that time of year again! Come January 1st we begin to think about the ways we need to change so we can be our best selves. How many of us have made resolutions and how many of us have already broken them? Let’s be honest, very often these resolutions are…
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Understanding & Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

by Allison Dickens, LPC As the days grow shorter and the chill of late fall sets in, it is not uncommon for individuals to experience a change in their mood.  This change, which we call Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), affects many of us living in the northeast as our winters can be long and cold. …
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