By Beka Mullins, M.A., LPC InternSupervised by Jed Harris, M.S., NCC, LPC Supervisor The psycho-social impact of the response to this virus might be greater than the virus itself. The disruption to our routine and way of life, the uncertainty and loss of control, and of course the economic strain will…
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By Deborah Dobbs, Beka Mullins and Carrie Leafblad | Contributors Experiencing (or enduring) big life events means we’re living life rather than just observing it. Big life events, good or bad, also bring stress. Our bodies tend to react the same way to a big positive change, like marriage or…
By Deborah W. Dobbs | Contributor You’ve probably heard this or seen at least one of a thousand memes about it: to love others, you must first love yourself. While it sounds like sage advice, I don’t agree with it. Not one bit. I’ve witnessed a tremendous amount of love…
By Beka Mullins, M.A., LPC | Contributor As parents, we have heard of cutting and fear that our children or their friends might try doing it. Here are the facts behind five common myths about cutting: MYTH #1 | Cutting is the only type of self-harm Cutting is thought to be the…
By Deborah Dobbs, MA | Contributor Nearly ten years ago, I made my first holiday stress “survival kit.” I was a frazzled single mom with a toddler, and something had to give. The key is to remain focused on the big picture and most importantly, the meaning behind our holidays. …
There is something about a welcoming, wagging tail that brings a smile to our face. No matter what kind of stressful day we have had, today is our dog or cat’s best day ever. Within seconds, petting or cuddling our furry friend makes even a bad day our best…
By Deborah Walsh Dobbs, M.A. | Contributor Warning: This isn’t your typical how-to piece. It’s more of a challenge. To de-clutter our calendars, we might benefit from changing the way we think about our time and what our calendars represent. Much of our busyness is self-inflicted, often driven by ego or fear….
by Lisa A. Beach Need a new self-care mantra? Try “put your own oxygen mask on first.” This means purposely putting yourself first on your mile-long to-do list—even if you’re busy and especially if you are part of the “sandwich generation” sandwiched between caring for your kids and parents. Whether…