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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 media apps (Statista, 2018). Fun fact, Facebook is the most commonly uses social media site in the world! With so much time…
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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) offers 9 tips to help you learn how to deal with a bad roommate. Set rules and boundaries. One of…
Read MoreAndrew 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 start to ebb. Especially in long-term relationships, we may assume after a time, that we truly know everything about our partners. This…
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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 the office and leaving your sweatpants behind, you’re not alone. This has been a transformative year for all of us, shifting our…
Read MoreAs 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 are not permanent. Humans are incredibly adaptable and resilient beings, as we saw March of last year. While there will certainly be…
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Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified Financial abuse occurs more often than you think. If you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing financial abuse, please read my blog, “Are You Experiencing Financial Abuse?” If you’re experiencing financial abuse, it’s important to take steps to reestablish your financial safety. Every person’s situation is different, so please keep that in mind, as some of the suggestions here may not apply to you. Consider taking these actions in order to overcome financial…
Read MoreAs many of us begin to return back to the office part-time, a question I’ve been asked many times by clients is how they can create the healthiest work environment for themselves. I believe many individuals have used this time during the pandemic to assess and focus on their mental health and are now realizing the impact their work environment has on their overall well-being. So much progress has been made this past year in highlighting areas…
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By: Danielle Bertini, LPC It’s been more than two decades since the launch of commercial dating sites like Match.com, which has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry around the world (Orbuch, 2010). According to a 2019 Pew Research Center study, three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have ever used a dating site or app (Vogels, 2020). And although roughly 57% of online daters said they’ve had an overall positive experience on these platforms, 47% said that their recent experience…
Read MoreMary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC Many of us have a strong emotional attachment to our furry friends. A pet is not “just a cat” or “just a dog” to us. They are a treasured member of our household who brings us company, laughter, joy, and even love. A pet may provide structure to your life, keep you social and active for the whole day, assist you in overcoming disappointments and problems, and even give you a feeling of purpose…
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After living in a global pandemic for over a year now, many of us are struggling with feeling stuck. Stuck in our homes, stuck in the same routines, stuck in unhealthy patterns or relationships, and just stuck in general. Frequently, many of us are inspired and motivated by creative outlets or activities we partake in outside of working. However, many of those avenues haven’t been an option to us because of the restrictions from covid. This overall…
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