Culture

Support for Women Navigating Life Transitions, Career Stress & Anxiety

by Caroline Camarena, LSW Every year, March arrives with a noticeable shift in energy. There’s a sense of movement, of things beginning to open up again. I’ve come to think of it as a natural point for reflection, especially when it comes to the decisions women make about their time, their roles, and their relationship…
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Immigration Psychological Evaluations in NJ, NY & PsyPact States

by Nicole Garcia, PhD Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be overwhelming, emotionally taxing, and deeply personal. For individuals and families, they often involve prolonged uncertainty, fear of separation, past trauma, and profound emotional strain. In many cases, courts and adjudicators need more than legal documentation to understand what is truly at stake, they need…
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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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From Endurance to Empowerment:  Reclaiming Mental Health in AANHPI Families

by Kailani Akana Murphy, LCSW May carries many meanings. It is recognized as both Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, two important designations that are rarely spoken about in tandem. In many AANHPI households, emotional struggles are often met with silence, shaped by cultural expectations to…
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