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The Power of Feedback
Matthew Cuddeback LCSW Something that comes up with more clients than not is how they manage feedback. This is something many of us struggle with for varied reasons. However, being able to accept and give feedback can be an incredibly powerful skill to learn. Below we will discuss key issues inherent in giving and receiving…
Read MoreMoving: How Do I Keep My Cool?
By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC There is nothing in life that is more constant than change. With change, moving often comes into play. Moving – it’s something we all dread, yet it persists throughout our lifespan. In order to change, we have to grow, and our environments tend to grow with us. Moving to…
Read MoreMindful Eating: How It Can Help and How to Practice It
Mindfulness refers to being fully engaged and rooted in the present moment, without any concern for the past or future. Mindful eating in its essence, means being fully present with our food and is an integral component of mindfulness, one that could serve as a cure for the restrictions imposed by diet culture. When we…
Read MoreIs Exercise Always a Stress Reliever?
Individuals with busy schedules including work, school, family obligations and social plans, may not have the time to engage in movement throughout the week. It can be difficult to fit in other forms of self-care, including exercise. In the past, exercise has been a stress reliever for me, but it can also become an issue…
Read MoreHow to Have a Happier, Healthier Marriage
Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC Most of us imagine a lovely, romance-filled future ahead of us when we say “I do”! However, once the honeymoon is over and we return to a life of work, paying bills, caring for children, and simply getting by, we may find ourselves asking, “What became of my happily ever after?…
Read MoreHow Does Social Media Impact Your Relationship?
Social media has taken the world by storm since the introduction of Six Degrees in 1997 (what a throwback!). Since then, the emergence of Myspace, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, etc. dominate our daily phone use. Across the globe, it is estimated that the average individual spends at least 136 minutes per day on social…
Read MoreHow Do I Deal with a Bad Roommate?
By: Danielle Bertini, LPC No roommate is going to be perfect. Even with the ones that seem great on paper, you’re still likely to encounter some problems. So, how do you handle roommate conflicts? Should you leave a passive-aggressive note? Tempting, I know, but there are better ways to deal with roommate problems. Yablonski (2020)…
Read MoreHow Can I Stay Curious In My Long-Term Relationship?
Andrew D. Castillo, LCSW, MSW When we first start a new relationship, we are full of curiosity. What are this person’s interests? What are their goals? What makes them tick? We are so eager to learn about this amazing new person, and are driven to constantly ask questions. Overtime, however, we see that driven curiosity…
Read MoreHow Can I Reduce Stress Within the Work Environment? Part 2
Welcome back to part 2 of this blog post! As discussed in part 1, the return back to working from an office is quickly approaching, many of us have already started this transition, and all of us have mixed emotions around this transition. If you’re someone feeling overwhelmed, stressed and even anxious about returning to…
Read MoreHow Can I Reduce Stress Within the Work Environment? Part 1
As the return to “normal” quickly approaches, so too does the return to working in an office, changing out of sweatpants and socializing with colleagues. If this thought stresses you out, or if you’ve begun working from the office and are feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. While these feelings are very valid and real, they…
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