Normalcy fell by the wayside over the last twelve months, due to Covid-19. With the health of our families and members of our communities at risk, we found our businesses, schools, houses of worship, stores, and entertainment outlets closed. Many of us were forced to shrink our social circles to small ‘bubbles’ of family [...]
What a year it’s been. An onslaught of disruption that has impacted our physical health, careers, finances, education, social activities, and friendships. For many, the pandemic has left lingering hardships. For some it has meant the loss of loved ones. Now, as the pandemic loosens its grip, and life gets back to normal, it’s [...]
A Board Game for Making the Conversation Easier While parents and guardians across the country have had to talk about COVID-19 with their children already, many children still have questions, concerns, and apprehensions. How do we talk with them about this, especially when news is changing every day and we don’t know when or [...]
Hoarding has been considered an offshoot of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), but recently this categorization is being reevaluated. Without exception, hoarding is always accompanied by varying levels of anxiety and sometime develops alongside other mental illnesses such as dementia and schizophrenia. Recent neuroimaging reveal interesting commonalities among hoarders including severe emotional attachment to inanimate objects [...]
As a two-time cancer survivor herself, Kathryn Cashman knows how important it is to have quality, convenient services available. You can view the article HERE.
By: Molly Caradonna, PsyD, LP & Lindsey Tucker, RD, LD Starting January 1st, I will cut out sugar and go to the gym five times per week.” “Starting January 1st, I will rejoin Weight Watchers and THIS time I’ll lose 30 lbs.” “Starting January 1st, I will finally have control over food, my body, and [...]
By: Melissa Mikkonen, MA, LPCC It’s the time of year that we enjoy pumpkin spice everything, gather with loved ones, and try to slow down long enough to be thankful for all that we have. Sounds simple, but finding time every day throughout the year to experience gratitude can have a very positive impact on [...]
by Dr. Alecia Viera, PsyD, LP We live in a time where we are immersed in messages about the holiday season. These messages are everywhere: from social media allowing us all to see the happiest moments in a person’s life, to advertisements showing people glowing and enthusiastic as they shop for the newest, expensive gadget. [...]
By Kristi Picken, APRN, CNS, MS As the seasons change into the fall and winter, many people notice a significant change in their mood. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is related to changes in the season and shortening of the sunlight during the day. Diagnosing SAD To be diagnosed with [...]
Author: Donna Wallace Moving your body means returning to the joy of childhood play. It means forgetting the ‘shoulds’ and rules about exercise. It means moving from a grueling workout to fun playtime. Moving your body joyfully is also one of the best ways to naturally lift sagging spirits. Change the ‘E’ word from exercise [...]