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12/14/2025

Hanukkah teaches us that even the smallest light can push back great darkness. 🕯️✨

May the festival of lights fill your heart & home with warmth and hope.

12/12/2025

Feeling nostalgic this holiday season? It might help boost your mental health

https://www.apa.org/topics/mental-health/nostalgia-boosts-well-being

Here are psychologists’ tips for using the past to boost our well-being in the new year and beyond.

12/10/2025

The holiday season is often meant to be a time of joy, laughter, and connection. Yet for children who are uncomfortable in social settings, this season can feel more overwhelming than festive.

One of his most effective tools for breaking that cycle is called the Family Face Your Fear Club, a biweekly exercise with a set of structured, exposure-based challenges that parents and children can tackle together, gradually confronting their fears.

12/08/2025

All day, every day. ♥️

12/05/2025

When you’re living with a mental health condition, you may wonder whether or not to talk about it with your significant other. As you begin a new relationship, you don’t need to share your health history right away, but as your relationship grows more committed, think about starting the discussion. This article shares some excellent advice.

https://www.nami.org/your-journey/individuals-with-mental-illness/romantic-relationships/

12/03/2025

A little good news to get you over the mid-week hump.

The best is yet to come!

https://time.com/7333672/laura-carstensen-aging-emotions-longevity-stanford/

Good news: Emotional balance improves with age.

12/01/2025

Financial anxiety typically stems from lingering money worries, shaped by other factors, such as income, debt, family size, and personal habits. Festive periods – like Christmas – dumps fuels on the flames, which can strain mental health, family dynamics, and other social relationships.

We close out the year with multiple studies that explore the stress, anxiety, and mixed-up sense of time that come with the holidays.

11/27/2025

May your home be filled with laughter and your heart with gratitude. We are certainly grateful for each of YOU.

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍂

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving can be a beautiful holiday filled with gratitude, opportunities for gathering with loved ones, and eating delicious food. However, the holiday can also bring its fair share of stress. From hosting family gatherings to managing travel logistics, people can quickly lose their excitement for the holiday season.

Developing a proactive plan can help with stress reduction and restore your enjoyment of a special day.⬇️

https://www.columbiapsychiatry-dc.com/counseling-blog/stress-reduction-and-thanksgiving/ #:~:text=1.,Schedule%20%E2%80%9CMe%20Time%E2%80%9D

11/24/2025

The secret is to turn your feeling of dread into the excitement of opportunity.

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/09/anxiety-kierkegaard-solutions-adventure/684102/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cr&utm_campaign=2024_Content_ContentTestingII_Prospecting_Sales_Advantage&utm_content=091025_AnxietyAdventure_NA_NA_NoCTA&utm_term=ContentTestingII_Advantage&referral=FB_PAID&utm_id=6581568102677&fbclid=IwY2xjawN4OItleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAAY12ICvRXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6_sKYHJQFyqDQqcEZzHSNXMgQ8CXEIcSccNDjLAzI2Y8Y93hMXUCCNf88n1Q_aem_im-FfnofhSICepdiobZoAQ&brid=sJLwMhI_OW2xxM1i7H97XQ&campaign_id=6581568102677&ad_id=6805064837677

The secret is to turn your feeling of dread into the excitement of opportunity.

11/21/2025

In today’s climate, it’s nearly impossible to avoid politics altogether. News headlines, social media, and even casual conversations can stir strong emotions. For many patients, those emotions come into the therapy room.

In her blog, Dr. Rosenberg shares how to keep therapy on course and beneficial to the individual. To learn more, click the link below.

https://morrispsych.com/when-therapy-gets-too-political-refocusing-on-what-really-heals-by-francine-rosenberg-psy-d/

11/19/2025

Nearly 20% of Americans identify as neurodivergent, according to a 2024 poll by YouGov, an international research data and analytics technology group[1].
So, what does neurodiversity actually mean, and how would an individual know if they might be neurodivergent?
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https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/what-is-neurodivergent/

What Does It Mean To Be Neurodivergent?