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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…
Supporting those with Eating Disorders this Holiday Season
Lena Canu, MA, LLC The end of the year has gained its notorious title as “the most wonderful time of the year” as we find ourselves being surrounded by colorful lights, seasonal activities, and our loved ones. Though this time each year fills numerous people…
Anybody Can Save a Life
By Michelle Harris, LMSW, CAADC Teenage substance use has been escalating over recent decades but with the influx of stronger drugs, the effects of these substances have gotten more dangerous and deadly. Chief among these substances are opioids, specifically fentanyl. Fentanyl was a contributing factor…
Self-Esteem Building Blocks
By Audra Balcarcel MA, LLC We all experience highs and lows throughout our life regarding how we feel about ourselves. Some days we may feel confident, while other days we may feel insecure. Some days we might feel somewhere in between. Self-esteem is how we…