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Behind the Highs and Staying Sober During the Holidays
By Michelle Harris, Clinical Supervisor of SUD Services, LMSW, CAADC This time of year is often the most stressful time of the year while also having the expectation that it is the happiest time of the year. The reality is that for some, it just…
Starting the New School Year with Positivity and Encouragement
Sarah Kost-Cox, MA, LPC, NCC, SCLADHD-CCSP It’s completely normal for both students and parents to experience anxiety as the school year approaches. A new school year brings changes—new routines, teachers, friends, and sometimes new schools altogether. These changes can be exciting, but they can also…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Lena Canu, MA, LLC, NCC Mental Health Awareness Month began in 1949 when Mental Health America (MHA), then known as the National Mental Health Association, was founded. The organization established May as Mental Health Awareness Month to coincide with the weather and blooming of spring,…
Facts About Teen Vaping
Michelle Harris, LMSW, CAADC National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is an annual health event held this year during the week of March 18- March 24. It is meant to start conversations with adolescents and teens about the science of drug use and addiction. Launched…
Attachment – The Roadmap to Relational Health
Kathleen McMahon, MA, LPC Attachment styles manifest through distinct patterns of interaction and behavior within relationships. In early childhood, these styles revolve around the dynamics between children and caregivers. As individuals mature into adulthood, attachment styles extend to characterize patterns within romantic relationships. Our understanding of…
Seasonal Affective Disorder AKA S.A.D
Deanna Freed, LMSW, CAADC Tis the season for celebrations, festivities & gatherings for many, while is the season for human hibernation for others. If you experience a noticeable shift in your mood, decline in energy, appetite changes and reduced overall feeling of well-being during late…