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More Than Blue Monday: Finding Steady Ground in a Difficult January

by Kailani Akana Murphy, LCSW January has always had a particular kind of heaviness to it for me. The holidays are over, the days are short and cold, and I’m still waiting for the ‘fresh-start’ energy to show up. This year, even more so than years past, I feel as though I’ve been waiting for…
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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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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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Could It Be ADHD? What to Look For & How to Get Help

by Liza Ibrahim, LPC Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects an individual’s ability to focus, regulate impulses, and manage energy levels. ADHD is more than just occasional distractibility or restlessness, it’s a condition that can significantly interfere with functioning at school, work, in relationships, and day-to-day life. Symptoms often begin in childhood…
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