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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…
Personal Bill of Rights
By Michelle Harris, LMSW, CAADC How often do you think about what your rights are as an individual person in your life? We all know about the basic Bill of Rights that make the basis of a lot of the laws in America. But…
Understanding And Calming Fear
Author: Linnea Sieh “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”- Marie Curie Happy October! Fall brings many joys- crunchy leaves, warm fires, hot cocoa, warm spiced apple…