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Thought Fusion: How to Adapt

April 19, 2022Martin PreteMental Health,StressActive Coping,Anxiety,Mental Health,mindfulness,OCD,self-care(1)

Our brains quite simply put are impressive. Billons of neurons firing, keeping our bodies functioning automatically while our minds are freed up to do any additional heavy lifting. Such as planning, predicting, categorizing, basically preparing for a plethora of situations that may or may not arise. The power of the brain is an effective tool, but not totally infallible. We’re ... Read More...

The Fight to Focus

April 12, 2022Carolyn MoriartyMental HealthADHD,attention,distraction,focus,school(0)

by Carolyn Moriarty, LCPC What is Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? ADHD is a common language problem. However, the variations in the way the disorder manifests can make it difficult to identify and diagnose. For instance, some children with the condition are forgetful, disorganized and have difficulty completing assignments. As a result, they often struggle with ADHD silently in order to please ... Read More...

Engaging with our Partner’s Emotions

March 28, 2022Martin PreteMental Health,Relationshipscommunication,conflict,couples' counseling,emotional health,love,relationships(0)

When involved in a committed relationship, naturally there are expectations. Unspoken rules to not violate each other’s trust. To be that foundation of support through thick and thin. When our partners are sad, we want to make them happy. When they are down, it feels dutiful to lift them up. But what happens in the moments when issues cannot be ... Read More...

Eating Disorders, Exercise Addiction, & a Pandemic.

March 28, 2022Megan PajakAcceptance,Coping Skills,Self-Esteem(0)

Commonly Known Types of ED & Their (Brief) Diagnostic Criteria: Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), and Binge-Eating Disorder (BED). Anorexia Nervosa (AN): is characterized by an individual’s refusal to maintain healthy body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and significantly distorted perception of one’s body image. There are 2 types: 1 is the restricting type- meaning there is ... Read More...

March Into Good Health

March 23, 2022Carolyn MoriartyMental Healthdiet,food allergy,healthy eating,mindful eating,nutrition(0)

March is National Nutrition Month – a great opportunity to brush up how food affects us mentally and physically! The Mind-Body Connection It’s no secret that food has a significant impact on the mind and body. Eating healthy, nutritious foods generally leads to increased energy, mental clarity and self-esteem. We also know what foods have the opposite effect—typically those that ... Read More...