New Year’s Resolutions for Your Mental Health

By Erin Jones, M.A., LCMHC 2020 was a tough year for many people. COVID-19 and civil unrest dominated the headlines and led to frequent stress, change, and adaptation for nearly everyone. Even though some of the challenges from the year 2020 will not be resolved immediately, the New Year can still bring hope for improvement. The start of 2021 is a great time to take advantage of the...Lear More

Four things you can do to support your teen’s mental health

Show your teenager love and care, while looking after yourself. Read the original article here. Whether you and your teen are getting along well or having challenges, it is important to show that you love and support them, that you can help them navigate tough times and that you are always there for them. Here are four things to keep in mind when having that ‘how-are-you-doing?’...Lear More

How to Set Intentions, Not Resolutions, to Actually Achieve Your New Year’s Goals

Written by: Dr. Liz Slonena, Psy.D. Do you have a goal that you wish to manifest in the New Year? Like focusing on your health and wellness? Or practicing this mindfulness stuff everyone talks about? How about getting a raise at your job? Kicking an unhelpful habit? Or perhaps spending more time with your loved ones? Science indicates that one simple sentence may increase your chances of...Lear More

When to Sign Your Child Up for Counseling

Written by: Erin Jones, M.A., LCMHCA, NCC As parents, making decisions as to how to best help your child through a difficult time can be confusing. Parents often want to support their child when they notice changes such as declining grades or their child having less interest in activities that they used to enjoy. They may also notice that their child just has not seemed like themselves lately....Lear More