How to Survive the Holidays After a Loss

For many, holidays are a time to celebrate, to bring loved ones together, enjoy each other’s company and make memories. However, for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one, holidays can be unbearably painful, lonely, or otherwise uncomfortable. Whether it’s a sudden loss or a death that’s been prepared for, a passingContinue reading “How to Survive the Holidays After a Loss”

7 Tips to Stay Safe and Still Celebrate Halloween During Coronavirus

For most, fall means pumpkin spice lattes, golden leaves, sweater weather, pumpkins, and harvest time. For kids and parents, fall means Halloween. But because of COVID-19, the prospect of Halloween may be extra scary this year.  Is it safe to celebrate Halloween? Should we cancel Halloween? Parents, you’ve probably heard these questions a lot recently.Continue reading “7 Tips to Stay Safe and Still Celebrate Halloween During Coronavirus”

COVID-19’s Shadow: How Coronavirus has Impacted Our Recent High School Grads’ & College Students’ Mental Health

For many high school seniors this year, the end of the school year wasn’t ideal. Prom was cancelled, graduation just wasn’t the same and graduation parties, well, weren’t really a thing in the midst of a global pandemic. Job prospects suddenly disappeared, part-time jobs withered away, and some opportunities seemed to vanish. COVID-19 didn’t seemContinue reading “COVID-19’s Shadow: How Coronavirus has Impacted Our Recent High School Grads’ & College Students’ Mental Health”

What to Know about Medication and Therapy

If you’ve sought therapy for yourself or for your child, you’ve probably thought of or been approached with the idea of medication to help treat you or your loved one’s issues. Maybe you’re ok with the idea, or maybe the thought makes you highly uncomfortable.  “What about side effects,” you ask, “or what happens whenContinue reading “What to Know about Medication and Therapy”