Domestic Violence Awareness and Mental Health: A Vital Connection

Domestic Violence Awareness and Mental Health: A Vital Connection

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a critical time to highlight an often-overlooked but deeply interconnected issue—how domestic violence impacts mental health. The physical harm caused by domestic violence is evident and tragic, but the emotional and...
September is Self-Care Awareness Month: Prioritize Your Well-Being!

September is Self-Care Awareness Month: Prioritize Your Well-Being!

As we welcome September, it’s the perfect time to recognize and celebrate *Self-Care Awareness Month*. In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to overlook our own well-being while juggling work, family, and other responsibilities. However, self-care is crucial in...
What are enmeshed families? And how do you know you’re in one…

What are enmeshed families? And how do you know you’re in one…

Recognizing that you are part of an enmeshed family can be challenging, especially because these dynamics often feel normal to those who have grown up in them. Here are some signs and indicators that may help you determine if you exist in the spectrum of enmeshed...
Dry for January? New Bars Cater to the ‘Sober Curious’

Dry for January? New Bars Cater to the ‘Sober Curious’

Excerpted from The New York Times Dry for January? New Bars Cater to the ‘Sober Curious.’ A former barfly samples alcohol-free bars and mocktail pop-ups in New York City.  By Shane O’Neill Published Jan. 16, 2023  Updated Jan. 17, 2023 I stopped drinking six years...
Group Therapy 101: Is It Right for You?

Group Therapy 101: Is It Right for You?

Group Therapy 101: Is It Right for You? “There is no human deed or thought that lies fully outside the experience of other people.”― Irvin D. Yalom, The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy What Is Group Therapy Group counseling is a widely misunderstood and...