By Liza Ibrahim, LPC Back to school? Back to work? Back to a “normal” routine? The transition from virtual to in-person routines can create some feelings of anxiety and worry, especially for children and adolescents returning to school. More than a year into the pandemic, people have become accustomed to the lives they’ve built and…
by Beth Granet, PsyD The spring season has arrived, the weather is changing, and there seems to be an air of cautious optimism. Despite recently acknowledging the one-year anniversary of navigating a global pandemic, the inception of vaccinations and reduction in overall case numbers remains promising. Spring itself represents renewal, growth, and hope and perhaps…
by Beth Granet, PsyD Relationships can come in many forms whether they be familial, romantic, friendly, or collegial. As people, we are set apart from other animals by our ability to form meaningful relationships, rely on others, and contribute to a community. We choose the level of investment we want to make in people such…
By Connor Wills M.Ed, LAC, NCC As humans, we are naturally inclined to take time out for self-reflection when closing one chapter and beginning another. There is perhaps no greater example of this “reflect and reset” than the conclusion of one year with another twelve months only just around the corner. The year 2020 in…
By Gina McSheffreys Emmons, PhD The impact of the current pandemic, societal upsets, and political strife has been difficult on all of us, and as adults it can be challenging to process everything. When we think about the impact on our youth during this time, it can be disheartening. Girls in general, both young girls…
by Beth Granet, PsyD It has been quite the year thus far. We have been flooded with change and forced to adapt quickly and effectively to new rules in a rapidly shifting environment. With the presidential election looming next month, it has been especially challenging to find spaces that are calm and conflict-free. You may…
by Beth Granet, PsyD Over the last few months amidst a pandemic, social unrest, political discord, and what has felt like general chaos, we have all had more frequent moments of worry and tension. When we are unsure whether something will happen, we are left with all questions and very few concrete answers. When will…
by Gina McSheffrey Emmons, PhD Summer is the time to relax and get together with our family and friends. We look forward all year to this time where we can be outdoors more, go on vacation, head to the beach and pool, attend backyard barbecues, etc. While we can still do a lot of these…
by Gina McSheffrey Emmons, PhD Currently in our country, there is so much upset and upheaval that it can become difficult to focus on the positives during this time. We must do our part to contribute to the messages of hope and change right now so that we can look forward to better days ahead….
by Beth Granet, PsyD Almost all of us have had the experience of feeling worried, nervous, shaky, or tense before public speaking, attending an important event, or taking an exam. In light of Covid-19 and recent events, these feelings may have become more familiar to you. You or someone you know may have even said…
