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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 resolutions that I never seem to keep. Because of this, I have switched to the mindset of setting intentions for the New…
Read MoreJessica 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 place in our bank of feelings. Anger is so closely associated with aggression that many people would rather it be wiped away…
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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. The adjustments from office to work from home to return to the office has created a sense of uncertainty for many in…
Read MoreSteven 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 their careers. But what do you do if you do not have a clue? The good news is while the reasons may…
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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, and a lack of self-disclosures. The article also highlights negative nonverbal behaviors may deteriorate relationships. This blog will highlight five promising strategies…
Read MoreSteven Losardo, AMFT The creation of online dating apps has been the start of love stories for millions of people. However, getting to know someone can be risky when you are not face-to-face. Some people shy away from online dating apps for the fear of getting catfished or being the victim of a romance scam. The fear of being catfished causes anxiety, but there are ways to avoid it. What is a catfish? A catfish is someone…
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Matthew Cuddeback LCSW It can often feel that the field of mental health is a bit of a mystery. While there are certainly many areas that are incredibly complex and confusing, often times this mystery simply comes from unfamiliarity, fear, and a general lack of conversation. For this reason, it is helpful to have the hard conversations, and to discuss things that aren’t always easy to discuss, one of the most difficult is the complexities of…
Read MoreBy: Danielle Bertini, LPC If there is one thing that is constant in life, it’s change. I’ve noticed that change seems to be a huge pattern in the lives of many people I am currently working with. The pandemic has undoubtedly created a lot of changes. And now that some things are getting more back to “normal,” it appears that people are realizing that our “normal” is now different. And that’s scary! Whether it’s a move…
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Matthew Cuddeback LCSW One of the topics I discuss in couples therapy the most, is a simple concept but not at all easy to navigate. This is the idea that perspective and experience shape our interactions with others and particularly our partners, and that while we may feel things have happened a certain way, our partner may have experienced it differently. Navigating this is a powerful tool when figuring out how best to communicate with our…
Read MoreAshlee Stumpf MA, LPC I don’t like summer. Nope. Not a fan, probably because I always need a fan and an air conditioner or two on at all times. The days of just leaving my windows open vanish and just like that my once reasonable electric bill becomes one of my biggest expenses of the month. And my critiques go on from there. Bugs come back. Humidity is relentless. Wearing less/shorter clothes makes me feel uncomfortable. My…
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