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Extra! Extra! Read All About It! The News May Be Making You Sick.
Your alarm goes off, it is still dark outside. The day is new, and the entire world is getting off to a fresh start...

Sara Speed, LMHC


How To See The Silver Lining During a Tragedy
In order to emotionally and mentally survive this pandemic, we need to look at the silver linings.
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Dr. Heather Violante, PsyD


3 Ways to Feel OK During a Crisis
We’re all experiencing the COVID-19 crisis. This current state of our world involves considerable stress... Learn more...

Jordan Zipkin, LMFT


Why Are We So Negative?
Negative thoughts come from our brain’s instinct to survive. Our brains are always trying to make sense of the world and processing things a

Jackie Schwartz, LMFT


My Childhood Was Not Great. Now What?
As children, we depend on adults (particularly our caregivers) to consistently support, nurture, and protect us. When they do, we’re more li

Jordan Zipkin, LMFT


3 Simple and Functional Steps to Practice Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness can interrupt autopilot mode. Mindfulness is a way of being, a capacity for moment by moment awareness. Practicing mi

Sheilah Ledesma, LCSW


Is My Teen Depressed? Warning Signs & Proactive Tips for Parents
It is no secret that we live in a time where depression and suicide rates are at an all-time high. Since 2007, teen suicide rates have risen

Dr. Alex Gard, DMFT, LMFT, PMH-C


5 Ways to Get Motivated When You Have Depression
At the beginning of each new year there’s a lot of buzz around making resolutions, setting new goals, and becoming your best self. But when

Dr. Heather Violante, PsyD
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