The Power of Peer Influence on Adolescents

The Power of Peer Influence on Adolescents

Peer pressure can exert a powerful influence on adolescent behavior. Whether it’s trying out new activities, experimenting with substances, or conforming to social norms, adolescents often feel pressure to fit in with their peers. Although “peer pressure” gets a...
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...