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How Can I Manage Social Anxiety?
By: Danielle Bertini, LPC Social anxiety is something that many people often suffer with in silence. It’s much more than just feeling shy or being hesitant to speak up in large groups. It’s something that can really impede on your everyday life. Brotheridge (2020) offers ways to develop new habits to help ease and overcome…
Read MoreHow Can I Utilize Color for My Mental Health?
Jessica Pontis, LCSW How many times have you walked into Target with the intention of getting toothpaste and dish soap, and walked out with three new shirts, four mugs, and a handful of random household trinkets that you don’t even know where to put? I know I sure have, all while forgetting the toothpaste. Industrial…
Read MoreHow to Feel Like Yourself Again in the New Year
Shannon M. Duffy, MFT, LCPC It’s that time again when we reflect on the past year and set intentions for the upcoming year. For many that still imposes a few challenges with the unknowns of the pandemic. Even though we are back to doing things pre-pandemic, there is still a cloud of uncertainty that looms…
Read More“I” Statements: Apology Edition, Part 2
Written by Kara Thompson, Licensed Social Worker The communication practice of “I” statements is an impactful tool that aims to prioritize feelings and experiences rather than blaming and demanding responsibility. In Part 1 of this blog series, we discussed the concept of “I” statements, identifying non-effective communication, and how to practice this communication tool. In…
Read More“I” Statements: What Are They All About? Part 1
Written by Kara Thompson, Licensed Social Worker As defined by GoodTherapy, an “I” statement “is a style of communication that focuses on the feelings or beliefs of the speaker rather than thoughts and characteristics that the speaker attributes to the listener” (GoodTherapy, 2018). The concept of “I” statements, developed by Thomas Gordon, encourages healthy and…
Read MoreIntentions, Rather Than Resolutions, for the New Year
By: Danielle Bertini, LPC In all honesty, I’ve never been a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions or goals. I usually find that they end up becoming too complicated and I try to encompass too many areas of my life. So rather than things that are attainable, I end up with a long list of…
Read MoreIs There Value in My Anger?
Jessica Pontis, LCSW What do you think of when you think of yourself being angry? Do you see a person who seems out of control, sad, aggressive even? Anger is an emotion that frequently gets a bad reputation, especially when compared to other, more positively associated emotions. However, like every other emotion anger has its…
Read MoreAssessing Job Satisfaction Within Psychotherapy
Shannon M. Duffy, MFT, LCPC As a society, we spend a significant amount of our lives focused on our vocation(s). This past year has adjusted our perspective towards what our vocation or job or careers really mean to us. Many grieved the loss of their job and others reassessed the value their job even provides.…
Read More4 Ways To Explore A Career Change
Steven Losardo, LMFT In a recent article, Carucci, Clark, & Chamorro-Premuzic, 2022 highlight that more than half of all Americans are considering a job change. In part, they desire flexibility and employers that care about their concerns. Some of the population have clarity about what they do or do not want to do next in…
Read More5 Ways Keep Your Relationship Strong
Steven Losardo, LMFT A recent article notes “studies show that lower feelings of love and less closeness at one time predict a greater likelihood of breaking up (DiDonato, 2021). DiDonato (2021) adds there are signs you may be on the verge of a break up including emotional detachment, partners being less responsive to good news,…
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